New Zealand‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile teaNow it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month. 05 Jul 12:00 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for themThe convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui. 18 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMark Lundy's media silence raises concerns over freedom of speechMark Lundy is banned from speaking to the media or posting on social media.12 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandJailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years agoMichael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.30 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandEarly prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violenceThe recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.30 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon gets parole but banned from CanterburyIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.29 May 10:21 PM
WorldRetired surgeon jailed for 20 years in France's largest paedophile trialThe surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.28 May 08:56 PM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.14 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon convicted of attempted murder to be freed from prisonIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.12 May 02:52 AM
New ZealandExclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jailThe Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.08 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandReleased: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 yearsLundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter. 07 May 12:28 AM
New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' riskA probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.29 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answersParole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed. 29 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandShould Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decideCoroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.28 Apr 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Coward' father who killed son, 6, in fiery crash freed from prison Niklas Gebhardt was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter. 28 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandInquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbourJoseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.27 Apr 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing todaySteve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMasked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars - for nowDouglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion and robbed six pubs.10 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan who raped, murdered schoolgirl makes ‘limited progress’ in 33 years behind barsPaul David Bailey was sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of Kylie Smith.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videosMatthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.03 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 yearsGeorge Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.31 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strikeThe 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.26 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandPaedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island moveOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again. 26 Mar 01:00 AM
KahuPrison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardWickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.24 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandIll gotten gains? The case of the shoebox with $164,080 insideTerry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.14 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandonedThe hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.13 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandKiller babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chancesTiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandRevenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bidThe double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.12 Mar 04:00 PM