Threat to blow up newspaper office results in jail sentence
The judge acknowledged the significant emotional impact the man's actions had
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The boat capsized in the harbour near Clarks Beach on the night of November 6, 2022.
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Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
The man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.
Sadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appeal
Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.
Man arrested in relation to Linda Woods death
A man has been arrested today and will appear in court tomorrow in relation to the death of Linda Woods.
Woman from Tainui, Dunedin accused of murder appears in court
The identity of a 61-year-old Dunedin woman accused of murder will remain suppressed.
Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
Brothers fired shots at house after a drug deal confrontation.
Police reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicide
Far North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".
Girl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happening
The man was found guilty on all eight charges.
New poll shows Kiwis feel less safe, want more police and harsher penalties
The latest step of the Herald's Rebuilding Better explores solutions to crime.
'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime
Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.
NZ-born grandmother to be deported after stabbing man with 15cm kitchen knife
The woman had stopped taking her schizophrenia medication at the time of the offending.
Auckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incident
The 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.
Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd
A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.
Focus: Why new tasers could see police forced to wear body-cameras
New tasers are understood to be rolling out to frontline cops, but why does this mean they could be forced to wear body-cameras. Video / NZ Herald
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhood
Far North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.
Ruakākā double homicide case: Mental health of accused woman in question
The trial of a woman charged with murdering two children has been set for 2025.
Focus: Bollards stop ramraid thieves gaining entry to Kiwi Liquor
Bollards stop ramraid thieves gaining entry to Kiwi Liquor on Jellicoe Rd, Panmure. Video / Hayden Woodward
Police to go electric, Auckland ram raiders thwarted & Council jobs 'held hostage' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 June, 2023
Police steer towards electric future, how the Government is helping those worst hit by weather events and bollards stop ram raiders in their tracks in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Brad Flutey late to court after request for adjournment declined
Flutey requested an adjournment the day prior and then showed up late.
Meth-laced beer: Manslaughter charge laid after death of 21-year-old
Police have charged a man aged in his 40s in relation to Aiden Sagala's death.
Kūmara farm manager sentenced for attack on seasonal worker
The victim was hit with a fence post resulting in a fractured arm.
Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin
Police have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.
Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son
He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.
No penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids conviction
Court hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.
Police spike vehicle on Southern Motorway, arrest seven youths
Gull Torbay and New World Long Bay were hit by burglars early this morning.
‘I’m over everything’: Dave Letele on courts after Nate Nauer’s jail sentence
Dave Letele has hit out at the justice system after Nate Nauer was jailed.
Corrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampage
Inmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.
Millions pumped into fog cannons, flooding in Waihī & tourists find Madeline McCann 'shrine' | Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 May, 2023
The Government is set to invest millions in fog cannons, civil defense responses to a flooded Waihī beach and tourists find a bizarre Madeline McCan 'shrine' in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: PM Hipkins joins Mike Hosking to talk pursuit policy, youth crime
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that changes to police fleeing driver pursuits were “probably overdue”. Video / Newstalk ZB
Catching the Mama Hooch 'predators': Inside the police investigation
Police video interview with now-convicted Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz can now be shown.
'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robbery
A man in his 20s died after allegedly helping to break into the Bottle-O.