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The Fire and Emergency staff member contracted the disease during the Pigeon Valley fires in 2019. File photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues

14 Jan, 2020 3:01pm
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The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".

Jennifer Beard was hitchhiking down the West Coast in 1969 when she was murdered. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The 50 Year Secret: Cold case confessor tried to go to police

11 Jan, 2020 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Friends say Wildbore would cry and say he needed to talk to the lead detective.

Wellington Zoo herbivores team leader Bobby Stoop and vet Emily Kay feed giraffe Zahara acacia leaves. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Zoo animals produce tonnes of waste each year. Where does it go?

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
4 minutes to read

How much food do zoo animals eat? Which species has the most babies? We have the stats.

George the cat may lose his leg after the

NEW ZEALAND

'Heartless' attack on cat shocks owners

7 Jan, 2020 10:06am
3 minutes to read

"What makes that person think it's okay to shoot an animal, a helpless domestic cat?"

Jennifer Beard was murdered in January 1970 while hitch-hiking in the South Island. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

50 Year Secret: Confession in one of NZ's longest unsolved murders

28 Dec, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A Herald investigation has uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.

A family took this photo of Jennifer Beard when they gave her a lift over Arthurs Pass while she was hitchhiking. She was murdered not long after. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Cold case confession: 'I've done something really bad'

28 Dec, 2019 5:00am
22 minutes to read

The Herald has uncovered new evidence in the cold case murder of Jennifer Beard.

Mark Lundy in the dock during his trial, for the 2000 murders of his wife Christine Lundy and daughter, Amber Lundy, in the High Court at Wellington in 2015. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined

20 Dec, 2019 11:39am
4 minutes to read

Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.

The woman was found guilty at trial in 2017. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Shorter sentence for mum who fed her baby a battery

19 Dec, 2019 4:11pm
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The woman's sentence has been reduced due to her mental disorder.

Ioane Aukusitino, left, sister Konesetasia and their parents Konesetasia and Iosefo are moving into a new home in Strathmore. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

New homes for families in need before Christmas

19 Dec, 2019 1:58pm
2 minutes to read

The Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.

David Owen Lyttle stands in the court dock at an earlier appearance. Photo / RNZ

NEW ZEALAND

Family to murderer: 'Tell us where he is'

19 Dec, 2019 11:27am
3 minutes to read

David Lyttle was targeted in an undercover police sting, during which he confessed.

Aviation Security Wellington team leader Anna Dudley holds some items that have been seized at the airport. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Chainsaws, Kiwi dip and toy guns - what can you take on the plane this Christmas?

18 Dec, 2019 11:12am
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That type of reduced cream isn't available in Australia, so Kiwis try to take some over.

Mojo's new owner Challotte Elliott (pictured) didn't know he had been at the SPCA for 434 days. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mojo the dog finds new home after 434 days at SPCA

16 Dec, 2019 3:40pm
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Mojo has been waiting for a new owner since his died in August last year.

Kerryn Mitchell appealed in the High Court at Wellington yesterday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Terrorising' ex get shorter sentence

12 Dec, 2019 3:01pm
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Kerryn Mitchell will serve a shorter prison sentence after appealing.

Kerryn Mitchell appeared by audio visual link in the High Court at Wellington this morning for her appeal. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Woman appeals after 'terrorising' ex-boyfriend

11 Dec, 2019 11:10am
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Kerryn Mitchell was spotted on CCTV in her victim's backyard at night.

Samuel Fischer died from suspected suicide while in a mental health unit. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Coroner declines to recuse himself from inquest

10 Dec, 2019 10:41am
4 minutes to read

Robert Miller believed agencies were working together to protect the DHBs.

Kat Kerr credits the return of her cat Caspa to the power of social media. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Couchsurfing' cat home two years after disappearing

9 Dec, 2019 2:41pm
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Caspa went missing in 2017. Now he's finally been returned home to his owner.

Sir Peter Jackson leaves the High Court at Wellington after giving evidence in the trial of fraudster Eugene DeMarco. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Jailed for fraud: Sir Peter Jackson's 'greatest betrayal' by ex employee

5 Dec, 2019 11:40am
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Eugene DeMarco used Sir Peter's planes to pay off debt he owed to the film mogul.

Kamal Reddy in court in 2016. File photo / Rob Kidd

NEW ZEALAND

Bodies-under-the-bridge murderer appeals

28 Nov, 2019 10:17am
4 minutes to read

The bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.

Peter Ellis died in September, but his case may be heard in the Supreme Court anyway. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Peter Ellis Supreme Court application heard today

14 Nov, 2019 7:52am
5 minutes to read

The children's claims included being hung in cages and having their genitals cut off.

Jimmy Akuhata at his sentencing in the High Court at Whangarei in 2012 for the murder of Ashlee Louise Anne Edwards. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Murderer appeals due to prison brain injury

12 Nov, 2019 5:02pm
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Akuhata's lawyer said the case should have been handled differently.

NEW ZEALAND

Doctor allegedly told teen to masturbate and accused of inappropriate breast exams

11 Nov, 2019 7:35pm
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The teen had come to the doctor seeking help for a throat infection.

Shilanne Stedmances has been described as a

NEW ZEALAND

Missing Kiwi in Canada a 'bright light'

9 Nov, 2019 9:18am
5 minutes to read

Shilanne Stedmances always put others before herself, her friend said.

Lois Tolley was murdered in an execution-style attack at her home in Upper Hutt nearly three years ago. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Lois Tolley murder: Accused enters not guilty plea

8 Nov, 2019 9:20am
3 minutes to read

The man will keep his name secret for now.

Paul Raymond Harris in the dock at Wellington District Court for sentencing on assaulting Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Man who punched Green Party's James Shaw sent to prison

6 Nov, 2019 4:04pm
4 minutes to read

Man who attacked politician James Shaw as he walked to Parliament sentenced.

The incident happened in Wellington CBD on October 26. File photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal fall through window of high-rise hotel

6 Nov, 2019 11:54am
2 minutes to read

Police are treating the death on October 26 as unexplained.

Stephen Roger Williams pointed at photographers during his sentencing in the High Court at Wellington for a prison stabbing, and said 'I'm going to kill you'. Photo / RNZ

NEW ZEALAND

Child murderer brutally stabbed a prisoner, threatens to kill again in shocking court outburst

1 Nov, 2019 9:49am
5 minutes to read

Stephen Williams has admitted trying to kill another inmate in a brutal prison attack.

The appeal was dismissed by the High Court at Wellington today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mother to stay in prison for ignoring possible sex abuse

31 Oct, 2019 1:41pm
4 minutes to read

The woman will stay in prison for neglecting her four children.

Dog owners say they have reunited with old friends while walking their pets. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Down, boy!: Worst dog walking encounters revealed

31 Oct, 2019 10:21am
4 minutes to read

Most dog owners say people have pet their dogs without asking for permission.

The woman today appealed her prison sentence, saying she should have received home detention. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mum who ignored risk of sexual abuse against kids appeals jail term

30 Oct, 2019 10:53am
4 minutes to read

In a drunken haze, the woman ignored her daughter and thought she was being annoying.

The bartenders will make recommendations from the menu based on your tastes, or just mix up the drink of your choice. Photo / Instagram

TRAVEL

Cocktail hour: Green Russell

28 Oct, 2019 7:00am
2 minutes to read

This speakeasy bar under Larimer Square in Denver was named after an 1850s gold miner.

A tram ride through Singapore's Night Safari gets visitors up close to a variety of animals, including tapirs. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Walking on the wild side in Singapore

27 Oct, 2019 12:00pm
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Things that go roar in the night excite on a trek in Singapore's nocturnal wildlife park.

The man appeared in the Wellington District Court today for sentencing. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Home detention for ANZ worker who stole $190,000 from bank

23 Oct, 2019 10:34am
2 minutes to read

The man's offending spanned five years and 103 transactions.

Mike Iafeta was a generous and loving man, his family say. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Humanitarian from Porirua's body to be flown home

21 Oct, 2019 2:56pm
3 minutes to read

Mike Iafeta was the type of person who would give everything he had for someone else.

Mayor Andy Foster (left) was bankrolled by Sir Peter Jackson for his mayoral campaign. Photo / Georgina Campbell

NEW ZEALAND

New mayor scrapes in by narrow margin

18 Oct, 2019 12:08pm
3 minutes to read

The final vote count is in for Wellington's mayoral race, and it's a tight one.

Joseph William Borton in the dock at the High Court at Wellington when he pleaded guilty in August to murder and sexual offending. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'Depraved' killing worst cop has seen

18 Oct, 2019 11:20am
5 minutes to read

The lead investigator says this is the worst case he's dealt with in his 30-year career.

Joseph William Borton in the dock at the High Court at Wellington when he pleaded guilty to the grisly attack. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'Depraved' man sentenced to life for killing woman to sexually attack daughter

18 Oct, 2019 10:00am
5 minutes to read

The gruesome attack left the 12-year-old victim in need of skull reconstruction surgery.

The queue for security is building in Wellington Airport after passengers had to de-plane and be re-screened. Photo / Glenn Dwight

NEW ZEALAND

Delays at airport after security breach

17 Oct, 2019 9:18am
Quick Read

Passengers had to get off their planes and are being re-screened after the breach.

The man appeared for sentencing in the Wellington District Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Flasher fined for exposing himself to multiple girls

16 Oct, 2019 12:20pm
2 minutes to read

Victims are now fearful of walking street alone.

The room was simultaneously urban and rustic. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

TRAVEL

Room check: Hotel Indigo, Denver

16 Oct, 2019 8:59am
3 minutes to read

The luxurious beds at Hotel Indigo are a definite selling point.

An Air NZ Boeing 777-300. Photo / Richard Robinson

TRAVEL

Flight check: Auckland to San Francisco with Air NZ

16 Oct, 2019 8:23am
2 minutes to read

Melissa Nightingale flies Air NZ to San Francisco.

The SS Bon Voyage river cruise ship. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Luxury river cruising in Bordeaux

12 Oct, 2019 1:33pm
4 minutes to read

The five-star food and service made this cruise live up to its luxury reputation.

Guests were treated to a light display at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Wonderland exhibition 'sensory overload'

9 Oct, 2019 12:19pm
5 minutes to read

Melissa Nightingale takes a journey down the rabbit hole in a sneak peak of Wonderland.

A good buffet at Air New Zealand's international lounge is the best thing for a hungry millenial. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

TRAVEL

Lounge check: Wellington's Air NZ international lounge

1 Oct, 2019 11:18pm
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Melissa Nightingale starts her trip to Singapore with a visit to Air NZ's lounge.

A photo of Phillip John Smith at the airport during his escape to Brazil was released during the international manhunt. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Murderer Phillip Smith fights to meet with media

23 Sep, 2019 12:11pm
4 minutes to read

Smith has taken a string of cases against Corrections over his rights in prison.

Poppy chases sticks in the Waitemata Harbour on a sunny spring day. Photo / Dean Purcell.

NEW ZEALAND

Weather: Golden days on their way out

23 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Cooler temperatures, cloudy conditions and rain are on their way.

The sun was shining for a day of adorable races. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Make the most of the sun this weekend - it won't last

22 Sep, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Adorable dogs and their owners took to the sun-filled streets yesterday.

Karel Sroubek was sentenced to five years and nine months in jail for drug smuggling. File Photo / Steve McNicholl

NEW ZEALAND

'I've lost everything': Karel Sroubek embarrassed Govt, now he wants parole

16 Sep, 2019 12:30pm
4 minutes to read

The convicted drug smuggler claims his life would be in danger if he was deported.

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for much of the country but MetSerivce says

NEW ZEALAND

'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop

16 Sep, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.

Hatch general manager and co-founder Kristen Lunman was surprised to see what importance people place on socially responsible investing. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Kiwis' investing habits revealed

15 Sep, 2019 10:45am
4 minutes to read

New research into what drives Kiwis' investing has been released.

Maia Mariner, 14, collects and distributes sneakers to kids in need. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

Royal seal of approval: What Prince Harry told big-hearted Kiwi teen

15 Sep, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Maia Mariner noticed some of her friends couldn't play sport and decided to do something.

Taranaki man Gregory Ross Buchanan, pictured in New Pymouth District Court, wrote four threatening letters to DOC. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

1080 blackmailer's jail term halved

12 Sep, 2019 3:05pm
2 minutes to read

Gregory Buchanan's sentence for threatening DOC workers was too high, a judge has said.

Lois Tolley was murdered in Upper Hutt in December 2016.

NEW ZEALAND

Sobs in court as Lois Tolley murder accused revealed

11 Sep, 2019 12:02pm
5 minutes to read

Police have arrested a man for the murder of Lois Tolley in Upper Hutt in December 2016.

Rakesh Chawdhry insisted what he was doing to his patients was a legitimate medical procedure. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

GP struck off for indecent assaults

10 Sep, 2019 8:23am
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Rakesh Kumar Chawdhry is now out on parole after being jailed for the offending.

Chewie the dog was found tied to a rubbish bin on SH1 Waikouaiti-Waitati Rd near Seacliff. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Abandoned dog tied to bin on state highway

5 Sep, 2019 12:26pm
2 minutes to read

SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.

Stephen Roger Williams, 45, pleaded guilty in the High Court at Wellington this morning to a charge of attempted murder of a 47-year-old fellow inmate.

NEW ZEALAND

Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate

5 Sep, 2019 8:52am
2 minutes to read

The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.

Kiwis are ready to fire up the barbie, but the weather forecast tells a different story. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches

4 Sep, 2019 2:44pm
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Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.

Tiana was the type of child who brought everyone together, her mum said. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Rare gene caused toddler's mystery death

2 Sep, 2019 1:43pm
3 minutes to read

Tiana's family have been waiting for months to find out why the toddler suddenly died.

Krystal Thompson and Jasper Hayward feed the lemurs at Wellington Zoo. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Hungry eyes: Why that cheetah at the zoo doesn't actually want to eat you

30 Aug, 2019 9:42am
4 minutes to read

Animal encounters at the zoo aren't just a positive experience for the humans.

Customers were left in the lurch after the money they pre-paid for their funerals was used up by Melissa and Darryl Angus. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case

30 Aug, 2019 8:30am
3 minutes to read

Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.

Sir Peter Jackson leaving the High Court at Wellington after giving evidence in the trial of alleged fraudster Eugene DeMarco. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

NEW ZEALAND

'Conman, piranha': Sir Peter Jackson gives evidence against former employee

29 Aug, 2019 11:28am
4 minutes to read

Eugene John DeMarco is on trial in Wellington for fraud.

Mark Lundy in the dock during his 2015 trial, for the 2000 murders of his wife Christine Lundy and daughter, Amber Lundy, in the High Court at Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Crown: 'Powerful' reasons to find Lundy guilty, despite bad science

28 Aug, 2019 9:15am
4 minutes to read

Mark Lundy's final appeal will come to an end in Wellington today.

NEW ZEALAND

Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins

27 Aug, 2019 9:07am
5 minutes to read

Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.