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Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.

They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied

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.

Police halt bus, take seven youths into custody after serious incident

Group boarded a bus into central Auckland before police found the vehicle and stopped it.

Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall

The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.

No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again

'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'

Christmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guards

The neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree.

Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle

The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ Herald

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar

Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald

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.