Chelsea Boyle
Chelsea Boyle is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald
Reporter, NZ Herald
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Police officer's appeal over sex crimes against workmate dismissed
The police officer's appeal was dismissed by the court.
Infected in MIQ: New Covid community case has South African strain
The community case has 15 close contacts and likely got Covid in MIQ.
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
Charges filed in police dog shooting case
Charges filed in relation to Northland incident where a police dog was shot.
Police officer appeals against sex crime convictions
Three rows of supporters were seated in the public gallery to listen to the appeal.
Former trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal fails
Stephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.
Lockdown breaches 'unacceptable and disappointing': police
Police say they do not want to have to arrest people.
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.
Elderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordeal
Fuel was fast running out as the Eagle helicopter searched for the man.
No tsunami threat to NZ after second Kermadecs earthquake
The region northeast of New Zealand has been struck with two earthquakes today.
The boy in a coma: 7yo's death-defying recovery after hit by car on SH1
Mum grateful for prayers: "They didn't know if he was going to open his eyes."
Police appeal for sightings of missing Northland woman
Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Chase: Son urges drivers not to flee cops
Today the "Herald" launches "The Chase" - a four-day series about police pursuits.
Top cop elects to give evidence in trial
"I totally refute these allegations, it just never happened."
Complainant once praised cop on trial in letter
Letter of praise authored by woman who now accuses cop of sexual assault unearthed.
'He was my hero': Second woman accuses Detective Inspector Kevin Burke
"I felt like if they hadn't come to the house that day I probably would have died."
Woman denies inviting top cop into her home before alleged sex assault
"We trust the police."
Police reveal new $20m body armour
All officers to get new stab and bullet-resistant protection.
Man 'behaving oddly' delays firefighter on way to job
"Police are confident of a swift and successful resolution to this matter."
Teen survivor: Helicopter crew 'saved my life'
"Had they not taken Liam ... the outcome could have been devastating."
Be prepared: Plea for others to stay on top of first aid
"I saw a pair of feet sticking out from under the quad bike."
'I consider myself lucky': farmer's rescue after quad bike roll
William Blundell has no recollection of being pinned under the bike.
More pain at the pump: 91 fuel creeps past $2.40 a litre
Motorists are once again feeling the pinch of petrol prices.
Inquest: Prisoner's healthcare in spotlight
"Even looking at his fingernails I could see they were blue …"
Duped: Scams costing Kiwis up to $500m a year
Kiwis are losing up to $500 million annually to international scammers.
Kiwi kayaker Maria Noakes 'extremely talented'
A world-class Kiwi kayaker has died in an accident on a North Carolina river.
Jury gives verdict in Olympian indecent assault case
Jury has given its verdict in case of Olympian accused of indecently assaulting girls.