Murder trial begins for man accused of ‘decapitating and dismembering’ Christchurch man Richard Leman
It is set to run for four weeks, during which more than 30 witnesses will give evidence. Michael…
Father of Waitārere Beach shooting victim expresses anger as new details emerge about night of Ben Timmins’ death
Just after midnight on January 14, the Herald understands Timmins, 60, is alleged to have opened fire on…
Woman who sent child sex abuse photos to sex offender jailed
At the time of the offending, the man was subject to an extended supervision order with conditions including…
Benjamin Cudby sent to prison for repeated violent attacks, strangulations of his partner
Cudby had strangled the woman more than 40 times over the course of their relationship, the court heard.…
Hawke’s Bay police continue major crime investigations
Early the following morning, a person was admitted to hospital with what were reported to be moderate injuries…
Michael Jackson says children loved to ‘touch and hug’ him in new series
Another audio clip sees the Thriller singer claim that “children … wanna just touch and hug me”. The…
Westport man Joseph Wells sentenced for brutal attack on woman
She tried defending herself by hitting him multiple times with a portable speaker, but it didn’t stop him,…
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way when they get older?
“I was warned by someone I respected to be careful. They said, ‘if you stick your head above…
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Invercargill funeral service details revealed
Lifelong friend Gary McCormick said Sir Tim had a landmark smile and a personality to match it. The…
Police feared NZ soldier had knives and petrol bombs during 5-hour search
The Herald understands the individual was taken into police custody after allegedly making threats to kill and claiming…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s settlement details revealed as they finalise divorce
Kidman and Urban, who were married for 19 years before their split in September, will divide up their…
‘Mum, Happy New Year, I love you’: A mother’s search for her son after Swiss blaze
“So, was it my son’s table that burned?” the Swiss woman from Lausanne asked. “It’s been 40 hours.…