A look back at murder of Connor Morris after killer appears for first parole hearing
Michael Thrift Murray appeared before the parole board yesterday.
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Parole hearing for man who killed Connor Morris ends in tears
Michael Murray killed Morris with a sickle during a West Auckland street fight.
'I couldn't save you': Person of interest in Baby Ru homicide speaks out
Three people were in the house when the 1-year-old suffered a skull fracture.
'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the road
The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.
Gym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'
But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.
Meth-tainted beer trial: Manslaughter defendant’s kind nature led to tragic mix-up, lawyer says
Aiden Sagala overdosed after he drank a beer given to him by the defendant.
Details of triple murderer Ross Bremner's horrific attack revealed for first time
Ross Bremner killed Maurice O'Donnell and Mona Tuwhangai in 2016.
Woman caught on CCTV attacking baby at busy Australian shopping centre
Police are on the hunt for a woman who randomly attacked a baby while in its mother's arms at a shopping centre. Video / WA Police
Gang member in jail for murder: 'It sucks we get associated with people who do crime'
Joel Lo helped beat a man to death in an unprovoked attack in 2012.
Third person charged with murder after man found on roadside
Police earlier charged a 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old man over the tragedy.
Terrified woman jumped naked from upper-storey window to escape brutal attack
Part of the ordeal, carried out by other women, was filmed and posted on social media.
Guns, drugs and gang violence: Major organised crime probe ends in seizures, arrests
ANALYSIS: Operation Highwater reminder of problem of gangs in NZ's small towns.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Disqualified driver stole disabled woman's car after she dropped keys during bank appointment
On another occasion Rory Herk was clocked doing 173 km/h on a motorbike.
Man jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abduction
Jayden Kahi's actions caused 'never-ending harm' to the family, Crown says.
PM Christopher Luxon addresses youths 'protesting' from justice facility roof
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald
Police raid a massive commercial cannabis operation in Auckland
Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME
Youth facility kids act up again, Yanfei Bao murder trial begins | NZ Herald Update 22 October 2024
The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.
Big Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facility
More than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
Police seeking driver in Pukekohe hit and run
A man was found injured and unconscious on Wellington St in the early hours of Friday.
'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance
Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.
Watch: Honey Bear meth beer manslaughter defendant caught on camera handling deadly product
Aiden Sagala, 21, suffered a fatal overdose after unknowingly drinking liquid meth.
One man arrested, charged after Wiri firearms incident
An Auckland man is set to appear in Manukau District Court.
CCTV footage shows manslaughter defendant handling Honey Bear beer before and after overdose death
Prosecutors say Himatjit Khalon is responsible for the death of Aiden Sagala, 21. Video / NZ Police
Two offenders tear pride flag off home
Two young, masked offenders tear a pride flag off a Wellington waterfront home late on Saturday night. Video / Supplied
Man facing manslaughter charge after assault outside cinema complex
Luke Smith was fatally injured in central Wellington.
'Greed can't come before safety': Mum of dead worker on boss' $4m deal with police
Lawyers negotiated a deal after police opened case in seven-week trial earlier this week.
Ex-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to stand
Judge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'
Emily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealed
Emily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
Auckland construction, oil industry figures charged in major meth bust
The pair are among five men before the courts over the seized drugs.
Fatal distraction: The Snapchatting truckie's countdown to tragedy
Caleb Baker was killed after distracted truck driver Sarah Schmidt ploughed into him.
Mix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workers
But a second man was acquitted of raping her at the end of the 2020 picking season.