Eel mistake likely sent some to their deaths after Napier drain excavation
The witness said he estimated the number of deaths could be anywhere up to 100. Russell Bond, the…
Media Insider: Scathing RNZ National radio review highlights cultural issues, recommends hiring presenters and on-air voices aligned to audience
Former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland’s review – released to the NZ Herald today under the Official Information…
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend and lived with her body for a month, now he’s getting parole
Hieatt appeared before the New Zealand Parole Board for the first time in 2020 after becoming eligible for…
Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Rocky Horror Show: Iconic musical back for NZ tour after 16 years
By Alex Robertson NZ Herald· 6 Aug, 2025 05:00 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…
Identical twins Colin and Graham Whines deny beating and kidnapping Northland man
The charges include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding with intent to injure, threats to…
Dunedin bar’s Christmas cheer brings a 48-hour booze ban
Such inducements are illegal under section 237 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, which prohibits…
Briscoe homeware rebound offsets weak sporting spend
‘Underperform’ Forsyth Barr equity analyst Paul Koraua said the result was a “good improvement”, but the company had…
Convicted murderer Sydney Bristow found guilty of historical sexual violation of young girl
At a judge-alone trial held at the Whangārei District Court earlier this year, the court heard that Bristow…
Child trafficking ring uncovered in Alabama, 7 arrested
The announcement stunned the communities of Brent and Centreville. The sister cities are on the rural county backroads…
Landlord finds squalid home, tenant Jessica Michelle Duffy ordered to pay $4822
“Baseball bats and chairs were found under the beds and couches. The wood burner was loaded with the…
Notorious conman behind bars after 14-year manhunt
“I’d rank it No 1. There’s some good results from bigger cases, but this one was very satisfying,”…