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Locals heading to work stop robbery

Passersby hold a man inside service station until police arrive.

Assaults spike in Napier

Assaults have not increased in Hastings, but there has been a recent spike in Napier

Revealed: NZ's most dangerous places

New Zealand's inner cities are a hot bed for violent crime, police statistics show.

Violence fuelled by hazardous drinking

Violent crime in New Zealand has an underlying current running through it - alcohol.

Counting Crime: Assaults on rise

The numbers of reported assaults continue to climb, many more go unreported.

Counting Crime: 'His life has been erased'

One, short moment can change someone's life forever, says the mother of an assault victim.

Counting Crime: A night on the streets

Reporter Sam Hurley and photographer Dean Purcell followed a city police unit for a night.

Small business owner more vigilant

Thieves are targeting everything from razor blades, meat, clothing, to petrol and tobacco.

Retailers in harm's way

Violence is increasing against retailers, with the Government now stepping in to help.