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The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.
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'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'
Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.
Convicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partner
The Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.
Steve Braunias: The crashing waves of grief as court hears of Baby Chance's death
Steve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.
'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.
Victim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice
“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."
'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/h
Darren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.
Gang member threatened to cut out woman's unborn baby, stole another mum's food money
Nykell-T Hegotule blamed a methamphetamine addiction that started at age 13.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Former sports star avoids conviction for assaulting a woman, wilful damage
He was also granted permanent name suppression.
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?
Matamata murderer Greg Meads denied parole again
Horse breeder who murdered his wife in Matamata makes new claims at Parole Board hearing
Strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 Budget
This Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.
A refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'
Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Opinion: Why NZ law should require everyone to report known or suspected child sexual abuse
OPINION: The present system does not always result in robust child safety practices.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Opinion: How to improve the Family Court
Jeremy Sutton says simplifying paperwork and changing court locations could go a long way.
Man in custody after Whanganui River Rd incident
A police operation on the Whanganui River Rd has concluded after a family harm incident.
Baby punched as mother shielded herself from assault
The man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.
Devastating reason 80s child star disappeared from screens
She had her life tragically cut short at the hands of her own father.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change
Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knife
The man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.
‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused them
Michael Hallinan abused the girls for years.
PM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' comment
Chris Hipkins said he accepted Marama Davidson's clarification.
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PM says Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' comment not 'appropriate'
Chris Hipkins said it wasn’t the words he would use.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'Fourteen hours': Time discrepancy saw police consider charges against woman over partner’s suicide
Couple had had a fractious relationship before their deaths.