Carolyne Meng-Yee
Investigative reporter
Investigative reporter, NZ Herald
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Polkinghorne’s $6m Remuera mansion for sale, title transferred to his sister
“I moved out ... I am looking forward to the future,” Polkinghorne told the Herald.
Killer doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison death
Dunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.
Summer reads: Blood, Sweat and Tears - the truth about menopause
How menopause affects relationships, families and the workplace.
'Sales by day and sexy selfies by night': Manager uses OnlyFans to pay mortgage
A former Auckland model creates an OnlyFans page to pay the bills.
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
‘Rich white privilege’: Sex offender home for Christmas
Sex offender appeals two-year prison sentence and wins, now faces home detention.
Kidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold case
Police made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.
From death to Mr Darcy: Grieving actor's tribute to fiance
Shivneel Singh will play Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice as a tribute to his dead fiance.
'It's good he's gone': Polkinghorne no longer a Northern Club member
“I think it’s good he’s gone, he shouldn’t be a member.”
Health watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaint
Philip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.
Polkinghorne's meth dealer tried to blackmail him after wife's death
Eye surgeon due to be sentenced on meth charges on November 1.
'You're not welcome': Members want Polkinghorne banned from exclusive club
KC claims Polkinghorne has breached the rules, brought club into disrepute.
Polkinghorne offered dead wife’s shoes, handbag as gifts during $6000 trysts - sex worker
'He gets clones of women who look the same, younger versions of his wife.'
'It's not his money': The hunt for Pauline Hanna's will
Bruce Hanna says Philip Polkinghorne shouldn't get his dead wife's money
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
Philip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nation
The Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case
'Pauline died never knowing the truth, I wish she had just called me.'
'There is no way we will forgive him': Dad blasts driver on MDMA who caused daughter's death
Father of teenager killed on Muriwai beach says crash was avoidable.
'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
Victim and locals angry no one has been charged for vicious dog attack in Tairua.
Kiwi mum leaves corporate job to become porn star – now makes $250k a year on OnlyFans
Award-winning Kiwi porn star Layla Kelly says she is earning $250k a year on OnlyFans.
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Killer, sex offender allegedly acts as lawyer from prison - convinces cop he is one
The notorious inmate was denied parole this week.
'You fake it till you make it, but I was never as good as Meg Ryan' - Kiwi mum, 60, runs OnlyFans page from Northland
Strictly adults only: This article contains content of a sexual nature.
'Sales by day and sexy selfies by night': Manager uses OnlyFans to pay mortgage
A former Auckland model creates an OnlyFans page to pay the bills.
Toni Marsh on Newshub's demise and being a 'bit of fluff' on TV3
She says she loved 'being the weather girl' but doesn't watch TV much now.
Giving up drinking: Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Sarah Frizzell tried drinking herself to death and nearly lost her marriage.
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
"I did a back flip over the flame coming out of the exhaust."
30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new name
The Herald spoke to David Bain on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the murders.
'She never let the mask slip': Brother's heartache at Monica Reid's death
Brother of missing Te Atatū woman says mental illness is a disease.
Auckland CBD shootings: How police believe gunman Matu Reid got a firearm without a licence
Police investigation traces shotgun to legal sale just nine months before fatal shootings.
'Does someone have to die?' Bashed petrol station manager says police failed to respond
Ponsonby worker viciously attacked by man. Police and ambulance fail to calls for help
Dreams dashed after US talent scouts asked mum to pay $27k
Mum says American talent scouts are 'milking money' from parents.
'Stuck' living with the horror: Knife attack survivor speaks out for first time
A man whose friend died from stab wounds is angry the killer has rebuilt his life.
Jay-Jay Feeney’s brother fumes gunman who shot him eligible for parole
Poull Andersen believes NZ justice system favours criminals over victims.
'Technically died': Barry Soper on near death, parenting at 72
Broadcaster Barry Soper survives triple bypass, cardiac arrest, organ failure.
'It was torture': Watch the truth about menopause on Blood, Sweat and Tears
The series shows how menopause affects relationships, families and the workplace.
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.
Meet the 'skaterboy' from Kawerau who paints superheroes around the world
Kiwi artist who paints life-like portraits on buildings around the world.
'My daughter didn’t need to die': Mum of 2-year-old swept away
A neighbour's harrowing account of what happened after Ivy Collins was swept away.
'We could have lost our lives here': Ōrua Bay house collapse victims revisit site
Australian couple return to Ōrua Bay where their bach collapsed on top of them.
Man's desperate search for yacht after daring rescue during Cyclone Gabrielle
Yachtsman lost at sea has lost everything and is still grieving for his boat a year on.
'She was killed in front of me': Mum shares horror after daughter's driveway death
Mother advocates speed bumps and slow down signs in shared driveways
'Lovely': Chris Hipkins on Jacinda Ardern's wedding
Hipkins told the Herald he indulged in sausage rolls at the event.
Ardern, Gayford wake up husband and wife after partying night away; what ex-PM said in speech
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford exchanged vows in a secret ceremony full of love.
First photos: Ardern and Gayford tie the knot, fancy sausage rolls on the menu
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford have said 'I do'.
Wedding of the year: Inside Jacinda Ardern's wedding to Clarke Gayford
World-renowned winery set to host wedding of Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford today.
Exclusive pictures: Friends and family gather ahead of Jacinda Ardern's wedding
Former PM and future husband spotted on eve of wedding.
Meet the Director-General of Health’s daughter: doctor, book review and sex toy guru
The daughter of the Director-General of Health is followed by former PM Jacinda Ardern.
Fletcher Hawkesby on getting testicular cancer at 17
Grandson of Graeme Hart wants to live it up after his surgery to beat cancer.
'This new heart is the best Christmas present ever' - 6-year-old gets heart transplant
Chase Porter nearly died multiple times waiting for a heart transplant.
'Could've ended my life': Jay Jay Feeney’s brother furious at shooter's sentence
'I’m stuck with the scars and memories for the rest of my life'.
'Too many haters out there': Auckland CBD gunman's final call to mum before murders
'If I’d known what he was about to do I would have tried to stop him', gunman's mum says.
'Botched my teeth': Kiwi couple's $46k bill after dental holiday nightmare
Couple have spent more money fixing broken crowns than entire cost of trip to Turkey.
Teething problems: Auckland couple warn of cheap dental holidays
"Do your research, ask the right questions and read the fine print."
Scammer posing as police boss asked victims for $50k or be registered as sex offender
Pay up or else, threatening letter warns.
Cattery thought they lost Felix - but he was the 'stray' they kept feeding for 18 months
Owners want the 'luxury' cattery they trusted to be shut down.
Mum too frightened to have more children after two daughters diagnosed with rare heart defects
Mother forced to terminate baby at 23 weeks gives birth to child with heart defect.
Canterbury student exec resigns after sexual assault accusation
A female student still has 'nightmares, constant anxiety, and frequent panic attacks'.
Runaway pram tragedy: Mum 'got pregnant to fix the guilt'
'The guilt is not as intense as before but it’s always with me' - mum after tragedy.
'Being wealthy works against them': Dad's dream destroyed after kids fail to get into ‘cut-throat’ dentistry course
His A-grade daughter described the process as like The Hunger Games.
Two prisoners hospitalised after getting drunk on hand sanitiser
Two inmates hospitalised for making home brew from hand sanitiser.
Grandmother's torment after sitting through two trials over slain teen's death
Teen's grandmother feels guilty she couldn't save her grandchild from a horrific death.
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple accused of indecently assaulting 10 girls
Court documents allege the 83-year-old is accused of 24 charges of indecent assault.
Oranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensation
A mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.
War medal for dad after 3-year battle with Netherlands Government
Tony Bouchier battled for three years for his father to be recognised.
Prominent South Islander allegedly indecently assaulted six girls across 20 years
The complainants were aged between 9 and 17 at the time of the alleged offending.
‘I’m stoked’: Fletcher Hawkesby is cancer free
The inspiring 18-year-old found out the happy news this week.
Passengers reveal horror of ferry crash - skipper of launch identified
Boatie who struck Russell Ferry can now be revealed.
Fletcher Hawkesby’s testicular cancer battle makes change in school
His old school is promoting testicular awareness after he shared his journey.
He's 18 and fighting testicular cancer: Fletcher Hawkesby wants men to 'give those jewels a fondle'
Fletcher Hawkesby wants to create awareness about testicular cancer
Runaway stroller baby death: Coroner's warning after death of baby girl
The couple have had a son since Chloe's death and are expecting a baby girl.
'Don't leave me in a freezer': Mum's body in funeral home for 6 weeks as cyclone affects burials
Burials have been suspended due to 'unprecedented groundwater levels'.
An accidental death? The mystery of Chanelle Haffenden
Her mother believes clues reveal the Coroner was wrong to rule the death was an accident.
'Oh my God, I'm alive': Miracle survivors reveal house collapse terror
The family of three were inside when the bach tumbled 15 metres down a cliff.
Murder accused wants $6m for Remuera mansion where wife found dead
Philip Polkinghorne now wants $6m for the house after it failed to sell for its $5.5m CV.
‘It was a wall of water’: Inside the incredible Cyclone Gabrielle yacht rescue
The man plucked to safety from the water has launched his own salvage operation.
Pua Magasiva’s tragic final hours: TV star battled childhood demons - coroner
Popular actor had 'extensive history of accumulated grief, trust issues': inquest
Auckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’
Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.
Trapped Waimauku resident worried food will run out and pets will starve
Waimauku resident trapped in home for five days worried food will run out.