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Witness: Maketū murder accused was 'pretty mad and stupid'
Aaron George Izett, 38, is on trial defending a charge of murdering his 2yo daughter.
'I trusted him': Ex-teacher jailed for sex with 15-year-old girl
Daniel Bruce McMillan, 46, was working with youth offenders at Kingslea School.
Dunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treated
Dunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars
Police cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed again
A groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.
Cocaine from the chemist: Helen Clark endorses controversial new book
The former PM and outspoken drug law reformer has lent her support to a bold new scheme.
Christchurch woman and six-year-old son racially abused; Race Relations Commissioner responds
Maryam Frozan and her son were accosted during the incident in a Hornby carpark.
Family tried to take slain toddler from murder accused, court hears
The great grandparents of a child killed in Maketū say they had concerns for her welfare.
Former manager of Wellington musicians accused of sexual assault speaks out
The women who have come forward feel grateful for the wave of support, an advocate says.
Closing arguments heard in trial over abusive relationship
"You are going to die today," woman recalls her partner telling her.
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Wellington man believes he prevented music scene attack
A social media post has prompted more accusations and details of survivors' experiences.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Police appeal for sightings of van involved in motorcycle crash
The van, a light blue people mover-type with a broken rear window, fled the scene.
Focus Live: At least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians
Detective Inspector John van den Heuvel revealed there are at least 60 sexual assault allegations made against Wellington musicians. Video / Melissa Nightingale
'Move this off social media': 12 detectives investigate sex assault allegations against Wellington musicians
Police reassure complainants they will treat them with sensitivity.
'I'm not sure what triggered that': Man Tasered, removed from courtroom
An Invercargill man had to be Tasered and removed from court after he started acting up.
'I loved him more than ever': Wife watched heroic husband tackle mosque shooter on livestream
Naeem rushed at the gunman until he was within feet of the man.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
NZ firefighter 'fatally bashed' after being struck by ute in Australia
It's believed a couple returned to the scene after hitting Ian Pullen and bashed his head.
Bashed, burned, shot, amputated: Men jailed for torture 'like Tarantino movie'
Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.
'I have never been so scared in my life'
'A piece of me died that night and I lost my fighting spirit.'
Nearly $100 million in assets made from meth dealing seized in five years
A big demand for the drug has seen vast amounts of money made from the illicit trade.
Tensions rise in South Africa as groups face off over farm killings
Tense standoff between white farmers and black activists grips town of Senekal.
Woman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in court
The woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.
Sex offenders among latest dumping of crims from Oz
The thirty men and one woman had been convicted of a range of serious criminal activities.
Bay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter charge
Kawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.
Watch: Terrifying moment truck rams cyclist off bike
Cyclist is rammed repeatedly, knocked off bike by light truck driver in Christchurch.
Five men face trial for kidnap plot of Michigan governor
Men alleged to have plotted kidnap because of Democratic gov's Covid-control measures.
Do criminals freely decide to commit offences?
The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.
Sex offenders among latest dumping of crims from Oz
The thirty men and one woman had been convicted of a range of serious criminal activities.
Bay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter charge
Kawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.
Watch: Terrifying moment truck rams cyclist off bike
Cyclist is rammed repeatedly, knocked off bike by light truck driver in Christchurch.
Five men face trial for kidnap plot of Michigan governor
Men alleged to have plotted kidnap because of Democratic gov's Covid-control measures.
Do criminals freely decide to commit offences?
The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.
The incredible shrinking man: Māori King's adviser and the stomach stapling surgery
A three-year Herald investigation culminated with the sentencing of Rangi Whakaruru.
Abuse in Care: Survivors to hear Crown held to account
More than 500 survivors have so far shared their stories with the commission.
Former Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashed
Richard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.
Phillip Smith loses appeal over fleeing prison for Brazil
Smith is serving a life sentence for killing the father of a boy he was sexually abusing.
Early morning wild ride across Wellington ends in arrest
An early morning police pursuit lasted all the way from Kilbirnie to Porirua.
Stabbed Bunnings worker in hospital after attempted robbery at Botany store
Police said the investigation is still ongoing and charges will be laid.
Police release name of man who died in Lower Hutt
Police say they're now treating the death as unexplained and no longer a homicide.
Wealthy foreign investor forgives business manager for $4m property fraud
Peng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.
Spy camera case: Ex-govt worker applies to keep name secret
A man repeatedly hid a spy camera in an Auckland gym's changing rooms.
Finger lickin' bad: Southland Covid-sufferer in court
The man had tested positive for Covid-19 as result of contact with the 'Bluff cluster'.
NZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away media
Media argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.
Three people arrested in relation to Mairehau raids
The raids, which took place in Mairehau, were a part of a large-scale probe in the city.
Auckland raids: Man facing money laundering charges granted name suppression
Five others are expected to appear in court next week.