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Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep
MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.
'Absolutely devastated': Hay theft hits hard during Taranaki drought
Hundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.
Why a Whangārei rural postie stayed 30 years in the job despite hugely increased workload
Northland postie has delivered her final package after 40 years
Watch: Heated exchange between police and search group after hunt for missing woman
A search group looking for the remains of missing woman Breanna Muriwai had a heated exchange with police.
Elderly disabled woman wards off intruder
Toria Newman has been a target three times in recent years. Video / Supplied
Minister's apology, crime and cost of power continue to concern | NZ Herald Update 19 October 2024
Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.
Northlander shocked police failed to attend attempted dog theft and assault
Kaikohe man called 111 after someone tried to steal his Rottweilers and punch him.
Mum of missing Marokopa children speaks to NZ Herald
Mum of missing Marokopa children says they are being used as pawns by fugitive father Tom Phillips. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
A fleeing van led police on a dramatic pursuit through Featherston, Carterton, and Greytown before being arrested. Video / Supplied
Inside the burnt property allegedly connected to Breanna Muriwai's disappearance
Sinister warning messages have been left outside the burnt-down property linked to missing woman Breanna Muriwai. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Body in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beach
A local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Canterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglers
Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
Ariki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain free
Family and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil Reid
Petrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spree
Offenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.
The Kirsa Jensen case - one of NZ's enduring mysteries
Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming
Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault
A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen
'Gone Fishing' murder case heads to Court of Appeal
Convicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance of Deane-Fuller-Sandys. Video / NZHerald
NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.
Hundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeral
Hundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex Burton
Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play
The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming
Wairoa rugby game gang brawl
A fight has been captured and shared on social media in Wairoa after a rugby match between Tapuae Sports Club and Young Māori Party (YMP) at War Memorial Park. Video / Supplied
Waikato police spike milk truck after alleged theft
No milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.