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Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobriety
A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in court
Liané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.
I detest what he did, but driver in fatal crash shouldn't be in prison
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Prince Andrew should be FBI's next target, say Ghislaine Maxwell victims
The Duke of York is still said to be a 'person of interest' to the agency.
'Meritless': Meghan Markle slams half-sister's lawsuit
The Duchess of Sussex is being sued by her half-sister, Samantha Markle.
Focus: Timaru car crash driver sentenced
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Political figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court date
The Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.
NZ brand Allbirds to cover costs of US staff seeking abortions
The company said the Roe v Wade ruling would directly affect the rights of its staff.
A day too late: Baby boy dies in mother's bed, hours before critical help
Funding only provides 15 per cent of newborns with pēpi-pods each year.
Spartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned
"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."
National MP told to remove post supporting Roe v Wade decision
Simon O'Connor posted it was a "good day" after Roe v Wade decision was overturned.
Not done yet? Supreme Court conservatives flex muscle in sweeping rulings
Liberal justices suggest rights to same-sex marriage and contraception may be imperilled.
'Campaign of harassment': A teenager says he acted in self-defence as he was attacked. Police saw it differently
Family say overnight bail checks on 18-year-old at his family home felt like "harassment".
Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.
'Incredibly upsetting': Ardern condemns US abortion ruling; world reacts
Millions of women in the US will lose the legal right to have an abortion.
Roe's death will change American democracy
New York Times: The Supreme Court has become yet another partisan institution.
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, ending 50 years of abortion rights
The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
'This is not over': Biden vows abortion fight after Supreme Court ruling
The US president said the ruling marked "a sad day for the court and the country".
'We've done our part': End of Roe v Wade brings answer to prayer
Pro-life supporter Tanya Britton, 70, has devoted decades to her cause.
Auckland Crown Solicitor to take on new role
He thanked many involved in his work as well as victims of crime and their whānau.
'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service
Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.
Man charged with murdering Colombian woman back in court
The man charged with murdering Juliana Herrera has appeared in court again today
Value of 'priceless' carving becomes an issue
Items of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.
Three weeks post-trial: How Johnny Depp is 'moving on'
The actor is ready to put the past behind him.
Kiri Allan says National's 'soft-on-crime' rhetoric is 'abhorrent'
It comes as National says repealing Three Strikes shows Labour is 'soft on crime'.
'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally ill
Prisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.
'Relentlessly smearing': Britney Spears father files new legal documents
The pop star's father has requested she be questioned under oath about her recent claims.
'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three years
Victims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.
Amber Heard issues challenge to Johnny Depp
Amber Heard has dared Johnny Depp to answer key questions about their relationship.
From hurt to healing: Mum of girl raped, filmed by CEO speaks on sex abuse case
"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."