Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by policeman husband
First published on A former policeman convicted after accusations he assaulted his wife has been ordered to pay…
Boy who shielded father during brutal attack among bravery award heroes
On September 17 last year, the boy was at home with his father when their neighbour approached their…
Interislander ferry failure shows emergency tug needed – Maritime Union
The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi (file). Photo: Interislander The Interislander ferry dodged a bullet, after suffering a technical failure…
HNZ to meet embattled OHL board
An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.…
Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid
A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another…
Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate
Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never…
Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad
A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour’s prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn’t wish…
Drug-dealing dad to lose more than half-a-million dollars in asset seizures
Police say a Wairarapa methamphetamine supplier and his network profited at the expense of the community, and are…
Twin Hawke’s Bay rowers choose different paths after US scholarship offers
The sisters have spent the past five years sharing the same boat as members of their school team…
Young person escapes youth justice facility near Christchurch
RNZ understands the facility the young person escaped from is Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo. Photo: Supplied /…
Young person escapes youth justice facility near Christchurch
RNZ 13 Dec, 2025 01:43 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
EU freezes Russian assets so Hungary, Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine
The European Union indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly…