She was on the spectrum, he was a fat chubby nerd: Madison Ashton on Polkinghorne, his family and Pauline Hanna
In this extract from Steve Braunias’s new book, ex-fiancée Madison Ashton discusses central characters in the Polkinghorne case…
Real estate agent arrested at Auckland Airport charged with importing 4kg cocaine
By John Weekes Senior Business Reporter·NZ Herald· 21 Jul, 2025 01:32 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Commerce Commission files charges against Noel Leeming over ‘Price Promise’ claims
“Fine print should not contradict advertising claims or be used to conceal important information which could be critical…
Wheelchair-using Northland rapist Stephen Robert Wilson fails in bid to appeal his sentence
The Court of Appeal noted that “no physical origin” had been diagnosed for his symptoms, which doctors have…
Police seek Haami Hanara, teen killer with quashed murder conviction, warn not to approach
Police urge the public to call 111 immediately if he’s seen. Use reference number 250719/1721. Hanara was only…
CBS cancels ‘Late Show’ after Colbert criticises Trump settlement
The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert comes after Paramount’s US$16m settlement with Donald Trump, sparking…
Senior police manager alleges ‘boys’ club’ culture among Northland detectives
Over the next three years, she claims she was sidelined by detectives, describing a toxic workplace culture marked…
Underworld: The inside story of how police brought down corrupt baggage handlers smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport
Romney Fukofuka, also known as the musician Konecs, was caught with 20kg of methamphetamine inside Auckland airport during…
Former shock jock Iain Stables faces sentencing for Auckland ute assault
He is due to be sentenced in Auckland District Court next month and faces up to five years’…
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in 2026 after 30 years
“It’s not just the end of our show, but it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS.…
New police retail crime unit nabs shoplifters linked to $250k thefts just hours after hitting the streets
The Tactical Retail Crime Unit started on Monday. It was established in response to ongoing concerns around retail…