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Sadie-Leigh died in March 2019 after she was found to have unsurvivable brain injuries.
Escorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murder
The Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.
Listen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 call
He is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.
Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.
'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'
The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.
Nine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidents
Both incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ Herald
Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women
John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack
Kiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.
Businessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportation
Han Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.
'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge
More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.
King Cobras defect to Comancheros as gang moves into rival Auckland turf
Comanchero takeover could inflame tensions in volatile gang scene
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ Herald
'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner
The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.
'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predators
Judge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'
Meth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrested
Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.
'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree
Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.
Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’
Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.
'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-in
The area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.
Two men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasion
Police were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years
The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.
Acquitted after 11 years and three trials
Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.
'Despicable': Father's ashes dumped on street after West Auckland burglary
A local woman who helped retrieve the ashes said the thieves were 'scum'.
'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offending
Blake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry
Commissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.
Mum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression
'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.
Person damages plants outside chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services
A person intentionally damaged the plants outside the chapel at Elliotts Funeral Services in Tauranga. Video / Supplied