Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…
Aoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Mother shares life of ‘extraordinary’ son and lawyer
She said climbing had not come naturally to her son, who suffered from altitude sickness as a child…
Man arrested after double carjack attempt in motorway dash across Auckland
The man continued his dash down the SouthWestern Motorway at “excessive speeds”. “The car has allegedly been driven…
Tākaka axe attack: Frank Harris jailed for three years, seven months for trying to kill his father
She said he never believed he would do what he did. Crown prosecutor Abigail Goodison during the sentencing…
Kelston Boys’ High School charter school takeover attempt: How struck-off doctor Rhys Cullen made a failed bid to gag the Herald
“We sincerely hope no other school in New Zealand will have to experience what our community has endured,”…
‘1140th in the queue’ – Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdown, regulator still pushing for $59m penalty
Earlier, New Zealand’s Commerce Commission sent the firm a letter, warning of potential Fair Trading Act breaches. From…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
Glen Eden restaurant worker attacked by group armed with weapons as customers dined
“They were transported to hospital for medical treatment.” A worker at the Aroha Restaurant and Bar was assaulted…
The cost of being a Swiftie: If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what I would spend
Anyone with an eye on the internet and an ear to the radio will know who Swift is.…
Jacob Blake sentenced for Christchurch van thefts and drug‑fuelled crime spree
The man leapt into the passenger seat and tried to stop him from driving off. But Blake drove…
Careful who you vote for: Foreign states target local NZ councillors
‘They may target your staff or family’ The shift is happening because central Government has strengthened its defences…
Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers, police ask public to stay away
Police search teams have been conducting a detailed search of Nicholson Park, Scarborough, and the surrounding bush area…