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The Head Hunters and the vacant neighbourhood home: Inside NZ's biggest meth lab

Exclusive extract from Herald reporter's book on the evolution of organised crime in NZ.

Elizabeth Zhong killed at home before being put in car boot - police

Team of detectives working on investigation into Auckland woman's death.

'Regulation gap' for facial recognition technology, law expert says

'If the state is running it, you don't have control.'

Shot police dog facing several surgeries, handler's vigil by his side

The dog is making good progress but requires several surgeries over coming weeks.

Woman dies in West Coast workplace incident after being electrocuted

Emergency teams were called to the workplace on Upper Buller Gorge Rd this afternoon.

Policeman lied to protect brother charged with assaulting two neighbours

"A clear attempt by the officer to protect his brother by minimising his actions."

Hate crimes: Almost half complaints to police wrongly downgraded

Lack of training blamed for hate crimes being downgraded.

Wellsford homicide: Region-wide hunt for suspects - man, 45 and woman, 21

The shooting victim has been named as Zane Smith, 37, of Rodney.

The dog is fine, thanks - just don't ask its name

Police refuse to name the police dog caught in crossfire to protect privacy of handler.

Northland shooting: Police fire on man who shot officer's dog

Police said the area has 'very limited communication'.

Victim's high school sweetheart speaks of 'unfathomable' journey following attack

The partner of a man almost killed in a bar attack has spoken about her heartbreak.

Baby death: Dog remains in Hamilton pound as police, council investigate

One of the two dogs has been returned to its owner after the incident at Labour Weekend.

Drink-driving mum who killed son given 'lenient' sentence

Drink driving mum who killed son sentenced to 10 months' home detention.

Police hunt Grinch thieves after Christmas hampers for needy stolen

More than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.

West Auckland bar assault: Victim awake, family holding out for 'miracle' recovery

A man beaten badly during a bar assault in Kumeu is now awake and stable.

Pregnant woman's tragic final hours: Mum-to-be wanted to go home

A coroner has ruled the death as a drowning.

Northland man's fiery escape from suspicious blaze

Northland man escapes fire in house bus with only a blanket draped over him.

Police investigating Wellsford 'murder' locate vehicle of interest

A man died in a shooting last night in Wellsford.