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National to make filming, publishing ram raid aggravating factor in Sentencing Act
National's Paul Goldsmith says the change 'sends a clear message' of intolerance.

Rangiora homicide: Woman pleads not guilty to being an accessory after man’s alleged murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.

Woman sets fire to carpet after catching boyfriend in bed with best friend
Scorned, the woman hit the man with a crowbar and started a fire in his house.

Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.

Jealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdown
The victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.

'Callous act': Woman scams elderly victims for money
Samantha Kerri Scott faces a raft of charges for her crimes.

Sir James Wallace unmasked: The inside story of a rich-lister, arts philanthropist and criminal
His frail figure gives no indication of the money and influence he holds over people.

‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clients
Sonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.

'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room
Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.

'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trial
Crime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.

Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.

Man guilty of organising prostitution for underage girl
The man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.

Steve Braunias: Boston Wilson's trial for the killing of a child
Wilson's nephew, 10-month-old Chance, died in December 2021.

Victim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice
“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."

Sir James Wallace named as former rich-lister convicted of indecent assault; Govt moves to strip knighthood
Former rich-lister finally unmasked more than five years after first charged.

Busted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in Whangārei
He came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.

‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girl
Ross Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.

Whangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employee
Inconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.

Name of former member of high-profile charitable organisation convicted for child exploitation material to remain secret
The man was a former member of a high-profile New Zealand charitable organisation.

Prisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflicted
He has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.

Tears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injured
The 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.

Auckland woman charged with impersonating detective
The woman was due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.

Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.

'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offending
The man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.

Steve Braunias: Here we go again, another trial for the killing of a child
Another young man in the dock, another entry into the long catalogue of infanticide in NZ.

Christchurch mosque attack video appears on Twitter; social media giant initially refuses to remove it
Twitter initially said it wouldn't remove the clip, then did after the Herald's inquiries.

Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.

'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephew
Ten-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.

Watch: 30 seconds of terror, robbers' million-dollar rampage on jeweller
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the heist had a 'profound' impact on owner.