Christchurch mosque gunman appeal: Crown says guilty pleas were informed choice
Tarrant had given his guilty pleas freely and without coercion, she said. “Tarrant made an informed choice in…
Police probe new Rowan Donoghue abuse allegations at St Patrick’s Silverstream, Wellington
Donoghue worked at St Patrick’s College Silverstream from 1982 to 1992. “We know it can be incredibly difficult…
Christchurch mosque gunman’s lawyers cite ‘Nelson Mandela Rules’ in bid to appeal convictions
The lawyers have throughout the hearing presented a number of independent assessments of the unit the gunman was…
Christchurch mosque gunman appeal: Expert rejects solitary confinement claim
Ogloff, a clinical and forensic psychologist and distinguished professor at Swinburne University in Australia, was called by the…
Comancheros Operation Avon: Gang treasurer Lucane Bolstad jailed for major meth supply
He consequently became entangled in Operation Avon. Now, he has admitted taking part in the organised criminal group,…
Christchurch mosque gunman ‘pleased’ with terrorism charge, former lawyer says
The crux of his claim is that the harsh prison conditions he was subjected to while awaiting trial…
Christchurch emergency services respond after reported fall at city’s Tūranga library
Hato Hone St John said they responded with two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles. One person was…
Christchurch mosque shooter launches appeal bid, claims prison conditions made him insane
“I did not have the mind frame or mental health required to be making informed decisions at that…
Kiwi artist’s Waitangi Day 2026 Google Doodle honours the migration of Māori to Aotearoa
She wants people to see the beauty of movement forward. “And the respect for indigenous navigation techniques and…
New Zealand win transtasman showjumping thriller in test relocated from Gisborne to Christchurch
Australia won the first day, posting 12 faults to the Kiwis’ 20 over the two rounds. The teams…
New homes overheating: What has happened two years after problems flagged?
Last January, the Herald reported how some Auckland terraced and apartment homes were overheating, causing distress and potential…
Coroner finds failures in care before Liam Booth took his own life in Christchurch park
He had variable lowered moods, poor self-belief, a sensitive temperament, was demanding of attention, impulsive, and threatened to…