Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.

CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.

David Tamihere has maintained his innocence and vowed to keep fighting for a re-trial. Video / Michael Craig

Auckland's Takanini South leads with frequent residential burglaries. Video / NZ Herald

Footage captures the Australian Federal Police arresting a Perth man over creation of ‘evil twin’ free Wi-Fi networks to access personal data. Video / Australian Federal Police

Three people have been arrested at a rural Waikato property as part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacture and supply of Class A controlled drugs. Video / NZ Herald

Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.

Family and friends of murder victim Emma Field gathered outside a New Plymouth court to release balloons following the guilty verdict of her partner, Leigh Matthew Frederick Beer.

Emergency services responded to a report of the death at about 7.50am on Tuesday. Video / Ben Dickens

Police searching for fugitive father Tom Phillips have moved their focus to Otorohanga. Video / NZHerald

A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.

Ram raids are down more than 80 percent for the month of April compared to last year. Video / RNZ

It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.

Surge in serious young offenders, new Government tax hits EV owners and expert offers advice ahead of tonight's $43 million Lotto Powerball jackpot. Video / NZHerald / Gettyimages

The body of the Ponsonby Rd gunman was found at a rural Taupō address yesterday. Video / Andrew Warner

A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.

Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.

Gang member killed in Gisborne brawl named, cops prepare to pull back from distress calls and the Prime Minister addresses findings of Cyclone Gabrielle review in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald

About 100 people were involved in a massive fight in Gisborne after two gatecrashers arrived at a 21st birthday party. Two people were killed and three others were critically injured. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald

Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.

The changes include cuts to allowances and subsidised rentals in remote areas.

Armed police outside Tauranga Hospital on Thursday morning. Video / Alex Cairns

Six retail staff a day complained to police last year that they'd been assaulted. Video / NZHerald

Retailers beg for action as assaults on workers spike, how backroom hiring freeze could put front-line cops off the street and what Prince William had to say about his wife at a recent event in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald / TMZ

Locals smash pāua poaching ring.

Police investigate after a fisherman pulled a body from the water at Gulf Harbour. Video / Kylan Kukard

China’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee's Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill announcement in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell