True Crime
![Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.
!['F...ed bro': Hells Angel's secret messages to undercover agent lift lid on gang world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'F...ed bro': Hells Angel's secret messages to undercover agent lift lid on gang world
NZ's meth shortage, gang co-operation, police corruption discussed in encrypted chats.
![Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Gangster’s Paradise: Inside Head Hunters’ luxury overseas trip
Social media posts show gang members living it up in dream destinations.
From the Herald archive
![The blunders that tripped up the Rainbow Warrior bombers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The blunders that tripped up the Rainbow Warrior bombers
How France was exposed as the perpetrator of the Rainbow Warrior attack.
![Mr Asia: The strange clue that blew open international drug-smuggling case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mr Asia: The strange clue that blew open international drug-smuggling case
This is the story of the handless corpse.
![Steve Braunias: My summer with Mark Lundy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Steve Braunias: My summer with Mark Lundy
Steve Braunias visited Mark Lundy once a week ahead of his 2015 murder retrial.
More True Crime
![Summer reads: True crime - could a DNA tool finally solve this cold case?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Summer reads: True crime - could a DNA tool finally solve this cold case?
Senior Herald reporters take an in-depth look at four true crime cases.
![Big read: No body, no gun - the murder of Mike McGrath](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Big read: No body, no gun - the murder of Mike McGrath
The full story of the former prison guard who killed his old mate.
!['I truly believe him': The woman who loves Baby Chance's killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I truly believe him': The woman who loves Baby Chance's killer
Darien Aipolani-Williams, 24, has four daughters with Boston Wilson.
![Cold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?
The sex worker's body was dumped in the Avon River nearly 15 years ago.
![Inside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Inside the police investigation exposing Mongrel Mob member's drug 'charade'
Mark Griffiths was the public face of gang's claim for positive change. It was a charade.
![He died just before his chance to make a bid for freedom after 30+ years in jail. Who was Wuti Waa?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
He died just before his chance to make a bid for freedom after 30+ years in jail. Who was Wuti Waa?
Wuti Waa spent most of his life in prison before a heart attack as he glimpsed freedom.
![Steve Braunias: Life and death in the Auckland shadows - a tragic end to the NZ dream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Steve Braunias: Life and death in the Auckland shadows - a tragic end to the NZ dream
Steve Braunias on the tragic story of a meaningless death over a crazy misunderstanding.
![Cold case: Police investigating 1980 murder of 6yo girl want DNA tool that caught ‘Golden State Killer’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cold case: Police investigating 1980 murder of 6yo girl want DNA tool that caught ‘Golden State Killer’
Mother of Alicia O’Reilly frustrated by 18-month wait for police to make decision.
![Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
Podcasts: A Moment in Crime
![Kirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 reward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 reward
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.
![A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man
![A Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel Aplin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel Aplin
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters
![A Moment In Crime: The body in the garden - the murder of Martin Berry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime: The body in the garden - the murder of Martin Berry
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of murderer Rena Joyce in Christchurch.
![A Moment In Crime: Miscarriage of justice - the murder of Susan Burdett](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime: Miscarriage of justice - the murder of Susan Burdett
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Susan Burdett in 1992.
![Christie Marceau's brutal death and lasting legacy explained in A Moment In Crime podcast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christie Marceau's brutal death and lasting legacy explained in A Moment In Crime podcast
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits sad death of Christie Marceau on the 10th anniversary.
![A Moment In Crime: Murder in the Sounds - a most controversial case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime: Murder in the Sounds - a most controversial case
This month's episode of A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the Scott Watson murder case.
![A Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace Millane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
A Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace Millane
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Grace Millane in Auckland.
More True Crime
![Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Steve Braunias: The driveway drug deal and killing of Robbie Hart
Steve Braunias reports on a methamphetamine killing in West Auckland.
![How an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
How an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1m
Kurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.
![The meth-soaked desperado killers: A driveway slaying in a time of Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The meth-soaked desperado killers: A driveway slaying in a time of Covid
Steve Braunias on the trial of methamphetamine desperadoes.
![Meth and the wild west: How a drug deal turned into 'execution-style' slaying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Meth and the wild west: How a drug deal turned into 'execution-style' slaying
Steve Braunias reports from the so-called “execution-style” murder trial.
!['I didn't kill her': He was jailed 20 years ago for murdering his wife to marry a prostitute. Now he wants to clear his name](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I didn't kill her': He was jailed 20 years ago for murdering his wife to marry a prostitute. Now he wants to clear his name
In his first interview, Kevin Harmer says he did not set a car alight killing his wife.
![The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'
The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.
![Trades Hall bombing: Chief suspect dies in cold case, police interview revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Trades Hall bombing: Chief suspect dies in cold case, police interview revealed
Inside Trades Hall bombing nearly 40 years on.
![Malachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left 5yo with killer caregiver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Malachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left 5yo with killer caregiver
Family Court file reveals desperate effort by Malachi's cousin to be his legal guardian.
![Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
![Millionaire Mark Lyon's life of addiction and deviancy - and his death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Millionaire Mark Lyon's life of addiction and deviancy - and his death
Father of violated girl on Mark Lyon's death: 'You've put a smile on my face.'
![Why I married a murderer: Former lawyer on prison love and the battle to clear his name](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Why I married a murderer: Former lawyer on prison love and the battle to clear his name
The man has been jailed for one of the country's most heinous killings.
![Operation Silk: Inside the biggest gang trial of 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Operation Silk: Inside the biggest gang trial of 2022
Mongols gang insider gave evidence of guns, drugs and cash in marathon court case.
![True crime - did the killer of a Kiwi mum get away with murder?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
True crime - did the killer of a Kiwi mum get away with murder?
Senior Herald journalists take an in-depth look at four true crime cases.
!['Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
![Summer reads: True crime - who killed Japanese tourist Kayo Matsuzawa?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Summer reads: True crime - who killed Japanese tourist Kayo Matsuzawa?
Senior Herald reporters take an in-depth look at four true crime cases.