Judge jails father for 15 years after ‘sadistic’ sexual assaults on partner and child
At trial, the man sought to blame others for the assault on the child, which the judge today…
Dementia in Northland: A story of love, heartbreak and resilience
Most days, he forgets basic tasks such as washing the dishes but, on bad days, he can be…
Mark Rangihuna jailed for 11 years for raping young girl in Wellington 10 years ago
Rangihuna appeared for sentencing on two charges of rape of a person under the age of 12. The…
Real Life: Chris Carter on legacy of being NZ’s first openly gay MP
“Sometimes they were not gay, but if they were branded gay or lesbian, their life was pretty miserable…
Health NZ warns of rising measles risk after new cases in Manawatū and Nelson
National Public Health Service (NPHS) public health medicine specialist Dr Sharon Sime said there is the potential for…
Strong winds batter Hawke’s Bay, nail salon cabin takes a dive in Dannevirke as wind warning comes into effect
The lane was expected to be blocked for some time while the vehicle is being removed. Motorists were…
Radio’s Sam Wallace opens up on hair transplant journey and confidence boost
“I think there’s a sense of staunchness for a number of people to keep [getting a hair transplant]…
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
Edwards was found guilty via a majority verdict in Auckland District Court earlier this year following a trial…
New Zealand passport sits sixth in Henley Passport Index but latest rankings carry a warning
New Zealand has one of the biggest gaps in the index between the number of countries that its…
Jury hears defendant in Tauranga sexual offending trial is a convicted sex offender
While giving evidence, he claimed he and the girl had consensually kissed and that she only complained he…
Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
Today, in the Nelson District Court he was declined name suppression and lost his fight to save his…
Mat Mowbray wrongly linked to wealthy Kiwi family member’s child abuse material case, family says rumours false
The Herald can also confirm he is not the individual jailed over the offending. “The convicted person is…