Tribunal allows deportation appeal by Samoan man convicted of child sex abuse
Despite finding the man’s offending was serious and involved a breach of trust against a vulnerable child, the…
Whangārei father who choked son and made brothers fight sentenced to home detention
A summary of facts read in court said one day last year, the boys arrived at school early…
From Warriors to All Blacks: Herald readers decide which is the biggest sporting event this weekend
It could be the last chance for home fans to watch the team at Go Media Stadium, with…
Coromandel’s Mahakirau sanctuary: Pigs found eating rare Archey and Hochstetter frogs
Only three endemic frogs live in New Zealand. Two, the Archey and Hochstetter frogs, live in the sanctuary.…
Father jailed for 13 years after raping young daughter; sexually abusing and filming friends during sleepovers
They included rape, indecent acts on a child, sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, five charges of knowingly…
Tūrangi murderer Lance Dickinson stabbed his ex, Cheri-Lee Bell, 13 times
At his sentencing in the High Court at Rotorua yesterday, Justice Pheroze Jagose said Dickinson and his victim…
Former league international Tangiia Tongia sentenced for violent rape in Christchurch
Tongia represented the Cook Islands national team and played for the Papanui Tigers and the Canterbury Bulls during…
Woman realises she has been violated after chatting with her rapist, Lee Edri, on social media.
When she realised she was “conversing with … her rapist” she felt sick and blocked him, according to…
NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: The world’s best foodie destinations
This isn’t about prestige dining, the research indicates, it’s about getting close to a culture. Travellers are seeking…
Waikato woman Alka Dahiya sentenced for ‘extraordinarily brutal’ knife attack on toddler
Today, Dahiya appeared for sentencing in the High Court at Hamilton, where she lost a bid for permanent…
Manila Bulletin – Visa, UMSI turn smartphones into card readers to drive Philippines cashless shift
Published Aug 12, 2026 12:37 am | Updated Aug 12, 2026 06:40 am Global digital payments firm Visa and USSC…
NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: Top five in 11 categories revealed
NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: The winners can now be revealed. You went, you saw, you…