Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest
'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.
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Inmate charged with murder after stabbing at Auckland prison
The 47-year-old will appear in court next week.
Victims dismayed at bail for Auckland man accused of driving at Good Samaritans
The man allegedly sped into a group helping a woman he had earlier ran over.
Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death
A manslaughter trial is slated for August.
Fatal stabbing in Christchurch's Wycola Park
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person died in a fatal stabbing in Christchurch in the early hours of today. Video / Pierre Nixon
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Middlemore Hospital’s public plea, Christmas mayhem hits Auckland airport and why Christmas dessert might be a bit pricier this year in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald
'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab wound
He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.
Inmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at Wiri
The deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.
'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her
The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.
NZ Unspoken: Have people become ruder on public transport?
Visual journalist Cameron Pitney hits the streets to ask whether everyone has lost their manners. Are people ruder on buses and trains than they used to be? And what are the unspoken rules of public transport? Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald
Young woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bid
Her lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.
'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by security
He argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.
Three people arrested after Māngere Mountain fire
Three people have been arrested after several fires were reported on Māngere Mountain on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Todd Murray
Salesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jail
The farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.
Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.
Police arrest three teens over Waikato liquor store robbery
Two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested over the incident.
Rawiri Zane Wharerau named as man shot dead
The person killed in a shooting at a Lower Hutt birthday party in the early hours of Saturday morning was Rawiri Zane Wharerau. Video / NZHerald
17yo murderer took laughing selfie video with bloody knife next to dying stranger
Police later found rap lyrics on the teen's phone in which he bragged about the killing.
Cop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquest
The Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.
Auckland-Northland police chase sees 13yo driver arrested
Trio allegedly spent two hours fleeing police last night, in two stolen cars
Security guard named as Auckland park homicide victim
The man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in West Auckland on Monday.
Woman found stabbed to death at Canberra zoo
A woman has been found dead at a well-known Australian zoo, with investigations continuing into the cause of the tragedy. Video / AAP
Probe into suspected corruption and bribery in prison leads to arrest of six
Those charged include a prisoner, a current employee and several former employees.
Forensics experts comb crime scene after man killed at Massey park
The man died in the car park of Royal Reserve in Massey on Monday.
Counsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointment
The counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.
Violent grandfather who left NZ age 2 has been deported back as 501
The 57-year-old left New Zealand as a toddler in 1968 and doesn't have any family here.
'Powerfully built bugger': 91yo assaulted in attempted mugging after doing Xmas shopping
Security guards caught the offender who apologised to the victim.
Traumatised couple flee rental after witnessing alleged gang murder
The landlord was left thousands out of pocket, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge
Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.
'Sorry': Man accused of murder at park apologises to weeping supporters
The man waved to weeping supporters and told them, 'Sorry', as he appeared in court.
Head Hunters open new Auckland gang pad; police arrest two, issue 45 fines
Police say they aggressively monitored Auckland's first new gang pad in 20 years.
'No thanks': Man charged over dog mauling refuses to go into dock
Abel Wira appeared in Kaitāia District Court charged over the fatal dog mauling.
'Really sad': Residents shocked after homicide in Auckland park
A man has been charged with murder following a death in an Auckland park overnight.
Prison for man who shot three in Auckland Central, including Jay-Jay Feeney’s brother
He has been held at a maximum security wing in jail due to ongoing violence.