Crime

It comes as police urge parents and young people to stay safe online amongst a continued rise in child exploitation.

One of the girls allegedly attacked by a group of six was left with a broken nose and the other was bruised.

Adam Rapson's driving resulted in Zara Mitchell's death. One of her sisters says instead of resenting him, she's grown to respect and forgive him.

The incidents have led police to increase their presence at shopping malls across the city - with more than 100 visits completed.

The opposition has laid into the government's plan to reintroduce a "three strikes" regime, saying it's inequitable and there's very little evidence it works.

A disorder incident was reported to police late on Monday night.

The defendants will reappear for separate case review hearings at the end of May.

Darcy Strickland's mother gave a victim impact statement to the High Court at Napier on Monday as the two men who killed her son were sent to prison.

The coalition will reintroduce the sentencing law later this year - but it will be slightly different than last time.

Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city, as they address crime and homelessness in the central city.

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