Community rallies behind survivor Kim Sawyers after act of kindness
He was sentenced to home detention last month and granted permanent name suppression. The presiding judge also suppressed…
Gisborne library labelled ‘hotbed’ for abuse and safety incidents
Other incidents at council facilities had occurred in aquatic operations (nine injuries, five near misses/risks, two illnesses) and…
Auckland councillor Christine Fletcher claims colleague called her ‘f***ing fat b****’ during debate
“Well, that elected member may have a point in that I probably could and should lose a few…
Auckland actor Cole Johnston loses bid to ban cameras from sex abuse trial
There are four complainants involved in the case. The offending is alleged to have occurred between 2014 and…
South Island Cop charged with dishonestly accessing police database to search rape complainant’s info
One of the charges is for accessing the Investigation Management Tool (IMT) database to search information related to…
Hamilton Dr William ‘Bill’ Reeder jailed for the sexual abuse of three girls over three decades
The 79-year-old’s youngest victim, whom he offended against from childhood through to her late teens, said she now…
This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
A plant extract that’s gaining popularity as a pain cure-all and has been associated with multiple California deaths…
Papakura Sea Eagles respond to under-9s rugby league abuse complaints
Papakura Sea Eagles Rugby League Club. Despite the club’s suggestion that Roberts acted alone, the Herald understands that…
Kaikohe man Mitchell Nield jailed for seven and a half years over child sex offences
It comes after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith recently announced a proposed law change removing the need for judges…
Auckland Rugby League probes referee abuse claims at Auckland children’s game
It’s alleged committee members abused the referee and opposing team’s spectators because the match ran overtime on Saturday…
Juan Manuel Leon Sandoval granted discharge without conviction after Hamilton street fight
His lawyer, Avina Tu’inukuafe, argued a conviction would impact Sandoval’s ability to secure a job in the future.…
Papakura rugby league officials accused of yelling abuse at junior game in Auckland
One letter, from a mother who couldn’t attend the match, says her son came home to tell her…