Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount
Denial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.
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Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.
Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.
Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.
Focus: North Shore man arrested following extensive search
Police have arrested a 'person of interest' on Auckland's North Shore following an extensive search on Tuesday night. Video / NZ Herald
Man stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was using
Sentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.
Children's life in squalor
A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum
Watch: Mask refuser tasered, arrest captured on CCTV
Store's mask policy negated Health Ministry's guidelines, Northland man Brad Flutey says.
Illegal supply of two-way radios a serious problem, authorities say
A man caught illegally importing and selling two way radios faces fine of up to $30,000.
Ram raid threat: Is it time for harsher punishments and law changes?
Knee-jerk policies rarely address the root of the problem, criminology expert says.
Teen roped into knifepoint dairy robbery by his older brother
Younger of two brothers sentenced for his part in aggravated robbery of Whangārei dairy.
Thieves target Mount Wellington liquor store
Liquorland on Lunn Ave, Mount Wellington was broken into at 4am. Video / NZ Herald
More Auckland stores targeted by thieves overnight
Ramraid of Tamaki Liquor in Mission Bay and smash-and-grab style burglary of Micheal Hill, Takapuna. Video / NZ Herald
Liquorland Parnell targeted in overnight burglary
Liquorland in Parnell was burgled shortly before 4 am. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Locals fight back during Auckland smash and grab
Remuera locals stand up to theives who targeted a store. Video / Supplied
Drink-driver rams petrol pump, attacks cabbie with scissors
When passenger leaned forward to drink his coffee, driver knew he was in trouble.
'In any other country in the world you would be dead': Judge
Police officers left the force after being shot at by a man who also wounded a police dog.
Whangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge
"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."
Smith & Caughey's department store on Queen Street burgled
Offenders gained entry shortly before 11 pm, before making off with an amount of high-end stock. Video / NZ Herald
Would-be thieves escape after failed ram raid
A police dog unit was unable to find those responsible.
Police 'shocked' as 7, 10, 11 and 12 year old kids caught 'holding stolen toys' at shopping centre burglary
Four alleged offenders were found holding stolen toys and other goods.
Watch: New video of ram raid robbery - filmed by those involved
Police fear kids could be killed in a crash if the worrying trend continues.
Helen White: We need to restore law and order to our city centre
OPINION: Labour MP investigates the mysterious disappearance of a police presence.
'In a lot of pain': Jay-Jay Feeney's brother still has pellets in body after CBD shooting
An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Iwi loses millions to fraudster
In the High Court at Whanganui on Thursday Huirua pleaded guilty to six charges.
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Video: Gunman shot dead, three cops injured - fresh call to arm police
The shooter is dead but three officers have been shot - one is seriously injured.
Focus: Homicide investigation launched after West Auckland police incident
Armed police swarm a property in Green Bay, following an earlier homicide near the New Haven Motel, New Lynn. Video / Michael Craig
'Bullet casings on the footpath': Police investigating after gunshots heard
'A firearm may have been discharged into the air,' police say.
'We have lost hope in the system': Vape store robbed for third time in a week
"We have lost hope in the system," owner says.
Vapeys Vape Store in Panmure robbed for third time
Vapeys Vape Store on Jellicoe Rd in Panmure has been robbed for a third time. Video / Supplied
Do the public really want Kiwi cops with guns?
Police Association: Not every cop has to be walking around town with a gun on their hip.
Analysis: The one word of advice for cops facing a gunman
The crims already have guns. For cops, critical choices are made in split-seconds.