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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.'
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Alleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
Scammers seize on US election, but it's not votes they want
A seemingly innocuous email could have nefarious intentions.
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.
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.
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.
Innocent mum's shooting: Police release CCTV of car speeding minutes after killing
Meliame Fisi'ihoi's killers remain at large eight months after her death
Christchurch benefit fraudster's appeal denied
Leticia Margaret Drake was convicted of benefit fraud that spanned over 10 years.
'Not their fault': Widower blames fleeing teen, not censured officers for pursuit death
Ken McCaul died after a car fleeing police crashed into the vehicle he was sleeping in.
Vicious assault only stopped when daughter walked in
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
International drug conspiracy: Prison time reduced on appeal
A top sportsman was mentioned during Fangupo's drug-trafficking trial.
Jellicoe Park death: Four arrests made over killing of 21-year-old
Nigel Fuatimu was with friends, socialising and playing music before the attack.
NZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after election
Judge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.
Focus Live: Police update on million dollar Auckland money laundering raids
Detective Superintendent Iain Chapman revealed police had seized millions of dollars worth of assets including cars, a boat, and properties. Video / Will Trafford
Fraud paid for weight-loss surgery: Former Māori King adviser gets home detention
Rangi Whakaruru given year's home detention and community service for $110,000 fraud.