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Head Hunters set to forfeit $15m in assets following Judge's landmark ruling

Rob Lemoto, Jared Savage and Shayne Currie discuss the ruling that will see Head Hunters forfeit $15 million of profits, including their gang headquarters in Ellerslie.

Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash

The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.

Family of missing Northland fisherman remember son ‘who was our everything’

"It’s something that no mother should go through."

Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school

One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.

Police searching for vehicle of interest in relation to Dargaville woman’s death

'Anyone who saw this vehicle or has dashcam footage ... is urged to come forward.'

Crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1

Multi-vehicle crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1 in South Auckland near Bombay. Video / Richie Maori Dread Taka

Friend of Stephen Thorpe talks about slain scientist

Jacqui Knight says the scientist killed in Blockhouse Bay attack was well respected and knowledgeable. Video | Michael Craig

Suspected intoxicated driver hits cop car

Two police officers were shaken and their patrol car is likely to be written off.

Blockhouse Bay homicide victim was 'gentle' scientist on daily walk to look for insects

The victim, aged in his early 50s, would have never hurt a fly, a colleague said.

Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas

Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: 'Idiot' driver with child in car livestreams high-speed joyride across Otago

The man told viewers watching live that he was a safe driver as he hooned across Otago.

Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu

A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood

Police release photos of alleged thieves after pride flags cut down

Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.

Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise

City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving Police, Fire and Emergency and St John. Video / Jason Oxenham

Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise

Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.

Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown

Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.

Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.

Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations

OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.