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'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker

Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.

30-year-old says he was lookout, not mastermind as teen bandits committed $146k smash-and-grab

“You were the adult," a judge noted today, rejecting his bid for a shorter sentence.

Priest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from church

A church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.

'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced

It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.

New Grace Millane doco to include unseen CCTV footage

Five years after her murder, a new doco will explore her killer's trial.

'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape charges

Her medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".

Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions

He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.

'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed

Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.

'I've paid a huge price': Anti-vax personality Liz Gunn to get day in court for airport scuffle

The controversial media personality says she was the victim.

No body: How do police decide a missing person might have been murdered?

When do disappearances get upgraded to a homicide investigation?

Infamous conman Wayne Eaglesome on his life of crime and faking his own death

Not even Wayne Eaglesome knows how many aliases he has - 'I dare not hazard a guess.'

'Breach of trust': Carer stole thousands from bedridden, tetraplegic client

He stole the victim's bank details and used them to set up several online accounts.

'That boy’s got hope': The tiny gesture that gave a judge hope for a troubled teen

Judge Greg Davis met the 15-year-old during a Rangatahi Court session.

Kiwis consume record amount of cocaine as drug cartels and gangs flood market

Those in Auckland and Queenstown use the most cocaine per person, Herald analysis shows.

Malaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partner

Rapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.

Israel Adesanya issues partial apology after controversial courthouse social media posts

The Auckland-based celebrity was in court this week.

Supermarket staff left cowering in back room after late night break in

Police called off pursuit because of dangerous driving but nab offenders soon after.

Killer road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024

Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald