Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Porirua woman allegedly partially cut off sleeping husband’s penis over infidelity
Judge John Walker said at that hearing he was satisfied name suppression should be in place for now…
Michael Hill Jeweller loses stoush with Auckland woman over gold and diamond wedding ring
A spokesperson for Michael Hill Jeweller told the Herald, “We would like to offer our apologies, in this…
Whyalla dog attack: Woman killed by her own pet identified as mother speaks
A report will be prepared for the coroner. Whyalla Council has since confirmed it has euthanised the dog…
Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack
On March 15, 2025, Walker-Haturini was in Kaitāia when her ex-partner allegedly let one of their four dogs…
Hamilton woman Kate Gough avoids jail after sexually assaulting teen boy
‘I’m being set up’ Gough’s offending covered the whole sexual offending spectrum, including sexual intercourse. On one occasion,…
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs after attack on 79-year-old
Tauranga City Council issued a five-year ownership disqualification to the dog’s owner after the attack that is due…
Kaitāia homicide: Woman accused of killing Monty Knight appears in High Court
Her name suppression was extended because of the risk of extreme hardship from naming her, which means she…
Hawke’s Bay police release name of female homicide victim found dead in Hastings home
Hawkes Bay Today 3 Dec, 2025 04:04 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Auckland woman fights to bring her son, who has cerebral palsy, to live with her in New Zealand
Ali, in her 40s, has lived and worked here for about 11 years since moving to New Zealand…
Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper found dead in suitcase in Slovenia
His father and brother were also arrested in the days that followed. “The man is believed to have…
Raglan road-rage couple sentenced over brutal attack on teens after bridge stand-off
Judge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night. ‘Get f*****, I’m not moving’ The…