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Scott Watson’s lawyers fight to bring in new DNA evidence

Watson has long claimed his innocence and is set to launch his latest appeal next year.

Accused dairy stabber who died in custody named by police

He was charged with two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed

But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.

Gisborne man found with serious 'unexplained' injuries, police hunt for clues

Police say the man went on a daily walk from his Wairere Rd home to the Makarori Head.

NZ charities unite, refugees record and careening climate | Focus Morning Bulletin October 26, 2023

An urgent appeal has been launched to raise funds for people suffering as a humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, conflict in three continents has driven the global number of refugees to a new record of more than 114 million and United Nations researchers warn the world is careening dangerously close to environmental tipping points. Video / NZ Herald

Nats may ban facial gang tats, tell gangsters to use foundation

Party’s police spokesperson says ban for gang facial tattoos is on the cards.

'I was freaking out': Couple charged with 18yo's dragging death testify

Defendants tell court they were scared of victim on night of tragedy.

Taxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appeal

Offender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.

Canterbury University student in court after allegedly possessing weapons in halls of residence

The man's lawyer asked the judge to suppress the student's name.

‘He destroyed our family’: Grace Millane's mother breaks silence

Mum has given an interview after the murder of her daughter in 2018.

Focus: Erin Leighton on rebuilding her life

Erin Leighton speaks about rebuilding her life after being indecently assaulted. Sixteen years on her perpetrators have now been convicted and sentenced for their crimes. Video / NZHerald

Teen in cell next to his father's 'stalled within the prison system'

He's been waiting more than a year for treatment. And he's not alone.

'I have a lot of hate towards them': A widow's life after murder

Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.

Woman unable to visit dying father overseas after passport taken in $100k burglary

The thief smoked cigarettes during the burglary - and put them out on the bedroom walls.

Takapuna Beach rape case: Co-workers who filmed rape sentenced to prison

The victim said she still has nightmares.

'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killing

She was involved in the death of Jacob Ramsay, who was beaten, chained and dragged.

Gisborne police arrest five people, three related to recent shootings

Some of the arrests are part of Gisborne police's Operation Medial and the CAIL Act.

Focus: Survivor details devastating impact of abuse

Erin Leighton, in her victim impact statement, identified the pair in the dock as the individuals responsible for upending her life, leaving her shaken and in tears. Video / NZHerald