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Armed police closed Auckland highway after gunshots fired
Two people have been arrested after armed police responded to reports of gunshots at a rural property near Warkworth. Video / NZ Herald
Five teens arrested after two service station break-ins
The five teenagers, aged 15 and 16, will appear in the Whangārei Youth Court.
Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland
Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement
Two arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnight
Police arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
American teen arrested after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window
American woman, 18, arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing newborn from hotel window, faces life in prison for homicide charges.
Reduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update
Reduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News Update
Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update
C: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.
‘Trail of destruction’: Judge lifts lid on one of NZ’s worst young criminals
Paddy racked up more than 30 offences before he turned 18.
Watch: Six teens arrested after dramatic pursuit in West Auckland
Police pursued the teens through West Auckland early this morning.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Oranga Tamariki stays quiet on bootcamp participant offending as first pilot review drops
The agency considers the review 'largely positive'.
‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics
'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'
Police used excessive force in arrest of boys aged 10 and 14 who fled in stolen car
Footage showed an officer punching one of the boys several times.
The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill
A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied
Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid
Another driver allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit.
'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour responds
The Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.
Opinion: We can reduce youth offending. Here’s how
OPINION: Nearly all young people who offend have experienced trauma.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
Police have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.
‘Can’t go on’: Boy allegedly terrorises North Shore suburb, police prioritising public safety
Police were working through 'a number of processes' with partner agencies.
'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three Strikes
The feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?
Young people spend night on roof at Auckland youth justice facility
A group of young people have spent the night on the roof of a youth justice facility in Wiri after climbing up Monday night. Video / Jason Dorday / Hayden Woodward
Police propose targeting at-risk children to curb future crime
Idea first championed by National in 2015 is back on the political agenda.
Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Michael Hill Jewellers
The alleged aggravated robbery was reported to police before 10am.
'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Police have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.
Youth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two years
Youth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.