Man admits murdering Juliana Herrera in her Christchurch home, can now be named.

A man who stabbed another over a gram of methamphetamine has sentence reduced.

A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.

Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.

Prosecutors said a 7kg block was dropped on Fuatimu's head - "an act of pure hatred."

'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'

A crowd gathered in Mount Maunganui protesting the home detention sentence given to teenage rapist Jayden Meyer. Video / Ethan Griffiths

Public backlash has been immense since details of the teen's sentence were revealed.

Youth crime in Auckland has increased 16 per cent this year, compared with 2021.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson.

An ex-partner of convicted killer Joseph Brider, who suffered serious abuse at his hand, feels guilt-ridden he went on to kill Juliana Herrera. Video / Mike Scott

The biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. Video / NZ Police

The man was caught in the act by a woman who saw the phone on the floor recording her.

Barrister cautions reward could lead to someone lying just to get the money.

Jared Te Whare died after suffering a seizure while on a legging stand at UBP.

Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims officers only took photos to confirm or rule out offenders. Video / NZ Herald

Two people have appeared in court following the fatal MDMA overdose of a Chch man.

Court says addict drug-dealer, facing 77 charges, genuinely realised harm meth causes.

Family's pet deer called Dansey lived in a paddock with six sheep.

Man's sexual abuse of relatives continued even after he was given a chance to stop.

The charges relate to the theft of $52,000 worth of jewellery.

First he preyed on the man. Six years later he targeted the man's son.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission aims to refer its first case back to an appeal court.

'I want to know the reasons behind the decision' to release him - Public Safety Minister.

Woman was released from a mental health unit but is under a compulsory treatment order.

The protests have the support of social media influencer Jazz Thornton.

Multiple homes were shot at, including neighbours of the intended targets.

The town's mayor says there could have been real consequences if the gun was used.

Military-style weapons found in waterfront Remuera property rented by Mongols gang.