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

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

Auckland’s Mayor blasts AT over CBD parking charges, Whakapapa skifield’s future and the Lachie Jones inquest in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald

Two arrested following standoff with police at Pt Chevalier petrol station. Video / New Zealand Police Conduct Association

Abbie speaks about the horrific abuse she witnessed and suffered at home, leading to her drug addiction and homelessness before she was 12 years old. Video / Corey Fleming

Eddy was a youth offender who did time in juvenile detention. He turned his life around - but not because he was locked up. Video / Corey Fleming

A group of four alleged thieves wielding weapons targeted a Michael Hill Jeweller store in Dress Smart Onehunga this afternoon.

A Denver mother has released a video of her autistic son being hit by a car on a school bus to raise awareness. Video / Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC

Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.

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

Prominent figures oppose plan for Port of Auckland, what is believed to have started the fatal mass brawl in Gisborne and SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts faces backlash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / SailGP

David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.

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

Police are focusing their investigation on a small group as part of the cold case.

The former prison guard was jailed for life for murdering his childhood friend.

David Benbow's ex-partner told him she 'despises' him as he's jailed for life.

The series of texts that led a reporter to being a witness at a murder trial.

Iain Packer was able to walk free after a brutal murder and many violent sexual assaults.

Several schools in Taupō have been placed in lockdown while police deal with an incident in the suburb of Hilltop. Video / NZHerald

ASB technology and operations executive general manager David Bullock explains how a common phishing scam works. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ4X4S owner Ali Faqeeri has been left to front the bill over a smashed windshield. Video / Corey Fleming

Wendy Petrie used in Instagram gambling scam as AI combines with digital forgery. Video / Fair Use

CCTV footage of the moment a high-performance XR ute was torched beside a Flaxmere family's home early on Friday morning. CCTV / Supplied

Auckland University calls in the lawyers over Ashley Bloomfield scam, Australian officials to brief the Government on Aukus developments and why Airbnb could be forced to cut its services in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / DW / NZHerald

Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHerald

Police didn't believe Denise's boyfriend after she went missing. Then the truth came out.