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Killed over a T-shirt: Gang member to be sentenced for hammer murder of teen
Heremaia killed the 18-year-old with two hammer blows to the head in 2022
‘Hard to measure full financial impact’: South Auckland trio fined in $300k pyramid scheme
More than 200 people invested in the illegal scheme.
Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.
Crips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answer
A third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.
Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'
'We have spoken with a number of people': Police say no charges laid in Auckland homicide
It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.
Homicide investigation launched after fatal Manurewa stabbing
Police said a man was found critically injured with stab wounds overnight.
Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.
'Boys with balaclavas': Police investigate violent robbery at Papakura dairy
'Just seen a bunch of boys ... run out with trays of smokes!'
Not so clever: Fletcher Building’s prefab house-building factory to shut
The $15m factory, which has 35 workers, will close by June 30.
Machete wielder's risky escape causes motorway chaos after $260k jewellery heist
He drove on the wrong side of the motorway with lights off while trying to shake police.
‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.
Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.
Watch: Group targets luxury new shopping centre in brazen smash-and-grab
The masked group smashed their way into the glass counters.
Extremist attack: Man sentenced in brutal YouTuber assassination plot
After admitting attempted murder he recanted, claiming he was there for a debate only.
How Polyfest shaped a generation of Māori and Pacific youth
In 2025, around 100,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Chiefs fend off Moana Pasifika comeback for fifth win
The Chiefs led 43-7 at halftime before Moana Pasifika fought back.
‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealed
Watch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.
Three security guards at Akl supermarket arrested after alleged extortion attempts
The first report was made to police in late January.
Deadlocked: Jurors unable to decide if woman’s deadly leap from moving car was caused by partner
Jurors deliberated an unusually long 37 hours over nearly a week.
Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?
South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.
Large blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.
Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ Herald
Defendant’s ex giggles, ogles his photos during bizarre murder trial testimony
'Yum', the witness responded when prosecutors showed her a photo of the defendant.
Blocked lanes on motorway into Auckland reopened, traffic eases
One person was injured in the crash.
Watch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire
'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking.
‘I am dependent on her’: Man says deportation of his wife will kill him
Piliki Talanoa, 65, is in poor health and relies on his wife to do even basic tasks.
Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.
‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him
He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.
Manslaughter accused’s account shifted hours after partner leapt from moving car
The defendant's recorded statements changed after police made two major revelations.
15yo boy reported missing in South Auckland found ‘safe and well’
The youth had last been seen on Sunday evening.
Death of man at gang-associated property in Auckland being treated as homicide
Police said preliminary findings indicate the man was assaulted before his death.
Unjust desserts: Cheesecake Shop wrecked before man makes off with $52 cake
The stolen cake was worth just $52.90.