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A Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace Millane
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Grace Millane in Auckland.
Former pastor pleads guilty to indecently assaulting young people
The charges relate to incidents in Taupō between November 2014 and December 2017.
Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.
Bishop concedes 'at least' 80 boys may have been abused - at a single school
Previously Bishop Carrell told the Abuse in Care Royal Commission the number was about 30.
Rich-lister's trial: 'Not every sexual assault complainant is telling the truth'
The prominent businessman says he wasn't trying to bribe one of his accusers.
Rich-lister's trial: 'These three unconnected men are telling you the truth'
A Kiwi rich-lister on trial for indecent assault says he is the victim of blackmail.
'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connected
It was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.
Judge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objections
Father said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".
Third person charged by SFO in case over failed insurer CBL
The former CEO and CFO have already been charged after the $747 million firm folded.
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Prowler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three women
Man was arrested in Christchurch last October.
Police forced to remove hundreds from child sex offender register
Changes to the Act have been called essential to the safety of our tamariki.
Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter
Auckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'
Deportee says Australia's detention centres a brutal experience
Kiwis who have lived in Australian detention centres say they would rather be in jail.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Detective's grisly discovery in search for Denver Chance
'My gut feeling was that Denver was inside' - Detective recounts terrible discovery.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Denver Chance trial: Alleged shooter's hands 'shaking' when police came
Murder-accused owed tens of thousands, jurors told after hearing of gruesome discovery.
Tree protesters in court facing trespassing charges
Fight to save a stand of native trees is far from over, protester says outside court.
'Source of great shame': Salvation Army apologises for abuse in care
A survivor previously described his care as one of the 'ugliest places on Earth'.
Child molester's appeal dismissed by Supreme Court
One traumatised young victim slept in a crawlspace to hide from his abuser.
Minneapolis to pay millions to settle George Floyd lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd's family.
300 phone calls in one day: Jailed man continued to pursue woman
Nathan Boulter has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill and breaching a protection order.
'I wanted to haunt him': The woman who stared down her brother's killer
Brent Bacon came to Dunedin for a fresh start in 2018. Within months, he was dead.
Rich-lister 'convinced' of winning any court case
The businessman said he was concerned about his reputation being damaged by false claims.
Joseph Parker named as sports star police linked to drug conspiracy
The Supreme Court ruled to publicly name the prominent sportsman this week.
Why Joseph Parker wasn't charged by police
Police have said there was not enough evidence to throw handcuffs on the sports star.
'Deeply disturbed': TVNZ kept quiet about paedophile cameraman
Broadcaster prepared a statement about the employee but kept quiet when no one asked.
RSA triple killer William Bell loses appeal after alleged hostage plan
William Bell loses appeal after alleged plan to take female prison guard hostage.
Rich-lister takes the stand in his own defence
Defence declares there are 'fundamental flaws' in the prosecutors' case.
Denver Chance's last recorded moments
Final fragments of Denver Chance's life relayed before alleged killer bought huge freezer.
Kiwi sports star who police linked to drug syndicate to be named tomorrow
'I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs,' the sports star said.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'