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
New ZealandScott Watson’s bid for freedom: Parole Board to see notorious double murderer again todayNotorious double murderer Scott Watson to appear before the Parole Board today.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensionerPeter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseasNai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.25 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandCorrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.21 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandParole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prisonPaiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a monster:' Victim fights for prolific Dilworth paedophile to stay behind barsIan Wilson has appeared before the Parole Board for the fifth time since he was jailed.18 Feb 06:34 AM
New ZealandNo parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana. 15 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘I was ready to blow’: Man who murdered his girlfriend and lived with her corpse blames stressGordon Hieatt strangled Nuttidar Vaikaew to death in her Auckland apartment.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youthBlack Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.12 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be releasedJameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandJailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate releaseRobert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.17 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFire threat in Los Angeles continues and firefighters battle Coromandel fire | NZ Herald News UpdateStrong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch13 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.13 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined paroleRoger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars. 10 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusting': Father of teen fatally run down outside nightclub reacts to parole decisionThe male defendant appeared before the Parole Board for the first time today.19 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
