It's not simply the judge's decision - the sentencing act 2002, pre-sentence reports and victim impact statements all have a role in determining the sentence imposed for murder in NZ.
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Nationwide protests erupt over Government’s pay equity rollback
Protests across NZ today targeted the Government’s rollback of pay equity laws. The PSA says it impacts underpaid women in female-led jobs. Video / Jason Dorday
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Deer jumps on to Napier Motorway near Hawke's Bay airport. video / Samantha Taljaard White
Crown response and pre-Budget announcement
Erica Stanford responds to the Royal Commission’s report into historical abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions.
Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey star in Poker Face season two
A trailer for the new season of Poker Face, available on TVNZ+. Video / TVNZ
Markets with Madison: Behind Port of Auckland
The Port of Auckland CEO is letting us inside its tightly secured trade operation, to find out what products the city is importing and how it's so far been insulated from tariffs.
New Pope announced and India and Pakistan tensions escalate | NZ Herald News Update
New Pope announced and India and Pakistan tensions escalate.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace to 'all peoples' in first address
New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFP
Severe weather set to hit much of the country over Thursday and Friday
Severe weather update with MetService head of weather news Heather Keats. Video / Michael Craig, MetService
NZ Post unveils new 30,000sq m Auckland Processing Centre
The building is the largest infrastructure investment ever made by NZ Post. VIDEO / Michael Craig
Smoke emerges from Vatican after cardinals enter conclave to elect new pope
Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new pope.
Fire at Glen Innes WINZ office
The Glen Innes Ministry of Social Development building on Mayfair Pl went up in smoke around 7am this morning. Video / Buhay Pinoy Sa New Zealand
Raccoon caught with crack pipe
A woman has been arrested after her pet raccoon was found with a crack pipe in her car.
Air NZ's departing CEO Greg Foran in the studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
Greg Foran talks leaving the airline and the state of the company and sector with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
Voting under way for new pope and labour market remains in sorry state | NZ Herald News Update
Voting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state.
Hawke's Bay's Emily Mains lights the way for women runners
Emily Mains organises a free Tuesday evening run club each week in Clive, Hastings, for women runners to feel safe while they exercise.
Kea Kids: Kid leaves wheelchair for rock wall
George won’t let a wheelchair keep him from the climbing wall! Reporter Angelina is at the Halberg Games, where kids with disabilities are taking adaptive sports by storm.
Frank Films: When will Christchurch get its heart back?
14 years on from the earthquakes, Christchurch city prepares to open a first-class stadium while the Cathedral sits unfinished in an empty Square.
Watch: Gang ride ends outside East Auckland bar, multiple arrests
A group of at least 100 gang members were monitored by police travelling to a function at a bar at Botany Junction. Video / Supplied
Mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for Wellington
Banana-clad mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham talks about his arrest and plans for Wellington. Video / Marty Melville
Rescuers say nine killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza
Rescuers search for survivors in the wreckage of the UNWRA school, where civil defence authorities say an Israeli airstrike killed nine people. Video / AFP
Three dead as India bombs three Pakistan regions
At least three civilians, including a child, were killed after India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early today. VIdeo / AFP
Rhett Syndrome
A 24-hour indoor golf fundraiser on May 23 will help raise funds and awareness for Remi Henderson who suffers from Rhett Syndrome.
Hamilton schools, road locked down after gas leak
A section of Hamilton’s Clyde St has been closed due to a gas leak.
Bus smashes into tree in South Auckland, passengers treated at the scene
A bus has smashed into a tree in South Auckland with ambulance officers treating passengers at the scene.
Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
A Tauranga woman who made a late-night run to Maccas was told by a worker to cut her order in half and 'ration it'. Video / Reremai Cameron
Unemployment to hit decade high and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’ | NZ Herald News Update
Unemployment to hit decade high, vape stores within walking distance of most schools and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’.
Northland dairy goat farmers’ ‘beautiful dream’ sours in battle with Bank of New Zealand
Milking goats has been Barry and Judy Foote's life. Now, they could be left with nothing. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
Audrey Young speaks to Defence Minister Judith Collins
Senior Political Correspondent Audrey Young speaks to Minister of Defence Judith Collins. Video / Marty Melville
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft game
Reporter Kaleo and his crack Minecraft team are testing out Aotearoa Minecraft, a free game that features some of the most well-known locations from our own backyard!
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
Michael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey Fleming
MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9
MetService National Weather Update: May 7 - May 9. Video / MetService
Police launch homicide inquiry after Manurewa man dies
Police said emergency services were called to a Mahia Rd property just before 10am after a report of a person seriously injured.
NZ Herald Live: Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
Brooke Van Veldon makes major Workplace Relations and Safety policy announcement
Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze
Christchurch, Mairehau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey house blaze 10 patients were assessed and treated by our crews in total. Video | George Heard
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes. Video \ NZME
NZ film industry faces uncertainty and ongoing decline in livestock numbers | NZ Herald News Update
NZ film industry faces uncertainty over US tariff, ongoing decline in livestock numbers and questions over longer sentences reducing reoffending.
Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered
The moa might be extinct, but they’ve left an imprint! Reporter Sierra is at Magnificent Moa Day where experts are revealing their incredible 3.6 million year-old find.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference