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Cop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'
The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.

Man arrested after exposing himself near West Auckland high school
Police are investigating two concerning incidents near West Auckland schools.

Garage stories: Comedian Courtney Dawson’s baby sister steps into the limelight
The youngest in a family of performers is about to make her debut with Black Grace.

'She bolted': Father's plea after suspicious man approaches 11yo near schools
Police are investigating two incidents near West Auckland schools.

'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo
A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.

Run It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?
Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.

St John vehicle crashes in Auckland, investigation under way
The driver was treated and taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.

Letters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contempt
OPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.

202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies
The Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.

'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ
'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'

Armed police arrest two, seize firearm in South Auckland raid
A 38-year-old man is charged with unlawful possession of a pistol.

High-risk sex offender abused boy, 4, while in emergency housing
'Something's not right up here', he admitted when police asked why he abused two victims.

Bus driver charged with manslaughter after bus stop attack
The 34-year-old bus driver has been stood down.

A 59-year-old charged after bus crash injures five Auckland students
Charge follows incident where a bus hit a tree in South Auckland.

Flippers under fire: Property traders using $60m tax dodge to buy new build homes cheap
A small developer says he is being put out of business by unscrupulous property traders.

Watch: Dramatic Auckland police chase involving stolen car caught on camera
A 28-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court tomorrow.

Shane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streets
Aggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.

'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner
Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.

Russia and Ukraine strike deal, Manhunt continues in South Auckland | NZ Herald News Update
Russia and Ukraine come to an agreement, Police continue to search for a man following an incident in Papakura yesterday. Wild weather is on the way. Video / NZ Herald

Fleet-footed sergeant thwarts South Auckland mall theft
The officer trapped youths on a bus, recovering $2500 in clothing and $300 in cosmetics.

'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach
'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'