Why I married a murderer: Former lawyer on prison love and the battle to clear his name
Disgraced criminal lawyer reveals why she married a man convicted of rapes and murder.
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Premium: Davina Reid's fight to prove husband Liam Reid's innocence
Davina Reid, formerly Murray and lawyer Jeremy Bioletti speak about their fight to prove her husband was wrongly convicted of rapes and murder. Liam James Reid was jailed indefinitely for raping and murdering Christchurch deaf woman Emma Agnew in 2007 and raping a Dunedin woman nine days later. Video / NZ Herald
Kirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 reward
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.
Focus: Bodies found in suitcases - What we know so far
The homicide investigation into the two primary school-aged children found in suitcases at a Clendon Park property has expanded to South Korea. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Police update homicide investigation in Manurewa
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua reveals details of the human remains found in suitcases at a Manurewa property.
'Incredibly unsettling': Police update on suitcase homicide mystery
Police still refuse to clarify how many victims were in the suitcases nearly a week on.
Focus: Clendon Park homicide investigation takes darker turn
A grim scene that played out on a Manurewa street last week has taken a darker turn with reports the human remains found in suitcases at an Auckland home were unknowingly taken there following the sale of goods in a storage locker. Video / NZ Herald
'There'll be a record somewhere': Former cop on body in suitcases inquiry
Ex-cop Lance Burdett is confident the latest grisly homicide investigation will be solved.
Focus: 'Terrified' witness describes knife-wielding man at CityFitness St Lukes
CityFitness member Matthew Le describes how a knife-wielding man sent other gym-goers fleeing from the St Lukes gym Monday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Victim says she forgives partner after breaking nose
Woman whose nose was broken, says she forgives the man who punched her.
Three arrests made in New Plymouth homicide case
Police have confirmed the alleged offenders arrested have gang connections.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 5 August, 2022
The latest on the Greens co-leadership saga, Levin residents forced to flee overnight and a mass shooting across the ditch in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Gun crime sparks Chicago big business exodus
Long proud of its business prowess, a big city reels after gun crime repels companies.
'Disgusting': Mums appalled as teen murderers seek to dodge life jail terms
Mums of murdered girls slam suggestion of removing life sentence for young killers
Timaru triple homicide: Mum's trial venue moved
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters in back in court for hearing.
'It was always a set-up': Court hears how meth deal turned deadly
In his final moments, a dying man argued with mates to avoid hospital drop, Crown says.
Rainbow Warrior cop who killed wife in frenzied attack denied parole again
'He does not seem yet to fully understand what gave rise to the murder.'
Elderly man suffered lacerations, broken nose in mall incident - witness
A witness said the elderly man was knocked over by a man fleeing a fight.
Cold case: $100,000 reward to solve 1998 Kirsty Bentley murder
The 1998 murder of the Ashburton schoolgirl remains unsolved.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 July, 2022
Calls for stronger hate crime laws, students return but so does mask wearing and a wet and windy start to the week in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 July, 2022
Thieves get their hands dirty on building sites, what the Government’s latest Kiwibuild changes could mean for you, and a female officer knocked out in a vicious attack in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Investigations underway into Grey Lynn shooting just as new gun crime data revealed
Several investigations are underway following a police shooting in Grey Lynn Monday night just as new police data reveals an average of more than three gun crimes per day in May. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 July, 2022
How open gang warfare and brazen shootings are affecting Auckand’s crime stats, business confidence at a record low and sweltering heat hits the UK in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Rapist admits killing mum as girls slept
A violent rapist has admitted to killing a friend before committing another vile act.
'Something's happened to mum': Son to dad on fatal stabbing; accused in court
The man charged with murdering Chch woman Laisa Waka Tunidau back in High Court
Jarrod Gilbert: We are facing a significant crime issue, and it's not gangs
OPINION: Ask any Kiwi right now what the most significant crime issue is in NZ?
Hearings begin on abuse in deaf and disabled institutions
A Kelston centre for deaf students is one of the institutions in the spotlight.
Editorial: Abe's assassination sends shockwaves around the world
The former prime minister said Japan should have a stronger focus on its own defence.
Woman killed in Auckland street: Shock that 'such violence can happen'
A man has been charged with murder after the incident.
Teen beaten 'beyond recognition', Dad frustrated alleged attackers not arrested
Father frustrated police yet to arrest boys after son beaten at party.
Man guilty over murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Man guilty of first-degree murder of the Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle's death.
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Man charged with murder after woman dies in Grey Lynn assault
Police say woman was assaulted, found to be critically injured and subsequently died.
Father's defence in baby murder trial is 'fanciful', prosecutors argue
Doubts over paternity preceded baby Poseidyn's violent death, prosecutors say.