Convicted killer Gareth Lawrence Smither refused parole; release 'remains...
After more than 21 years in prison, a man who murdered a Dunedin woman is now a minimum-security inmate working as a cleaner in a jail's admin building. Gareth Lawrence Smither (46) was jailed for life...
View ArticleUse of pepper spray on arrested man in cell found to be unlawful
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a police officer unjustifiably and unlawfully used pepper spray on an arrested man in a cell last year. The intoxicated man had crashed his car on...
View ArticleMedia personality denies assaulting wife, stepson
A media personality is facing charges in relation to allegations of domestic violence. The man has been charged with assaulting his wife with intent to injure her. He has also been charged with...
View ArticleWaikato's top cop reassures community after three homicides
Waikato police say gangs are involved in the deaths of three men in the wider area over the last three weeks. Speaking out after three arrests were made yesterday, Waikato police Superintendent Bruce...
View ArticleArmed cars thieves lead police on 71-minute chase
Armed car thieves led police on a 71-minute car chase all around the Waikato in a stolen Suzuki Swift, attempting to ram patrol cars, with those involved eventually caught hiding behind bushes. It...
View ArticlePolice Association: 500 officers leaving a year
More senior police officers are throwing in the towel and putting pressure on the Government's police hiring targets. The coalition has promised 1800 more officers on the beat over the next three...
View ArticleAnother pay claim looms for Govt: Police predict 'torrid' negotiations
Police are beginning to press their claims for better pay and conditions, with negotiations between their union and their bosses beginning this week. Among the issues concerning frontline officers are...
View ArticleCar found in McLaren Falls homicide probe
Police have found the Nissan Terrano they believe was involved in the murder of a Ngaruawahia man at McLaren Falls. Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said they were now seeking sightings of the car...
View ArticleSecond arrest for Mangere teen's murder
A second person has been charged in relation to the death of teenager Dimetrius Pairama. Counties Manukau Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in relation to the death of 17-year-old at a vacant...
View ArticleKawerau Raid: IPCA reports says AOS should not have entered suspected...
IPCA says police were justified in shooting at Rhys Warren but should not have been inside the house in the first place. Armed police should never have entered the home of a suspected gunman and their...
View ArticleDrunk Taranaki father admits getting son, 10, to drive
A Taranaki father has pleaded guilty to having his 10-year-old son drive for him because he was drunk. The man was charged with neglect and appeared in New Plymouth District Court today, where he was...
View ArticleDrunken attacker's pub plan disturbs Dunedin judge
A Dunedin man who came home from a bar in a rage and throttled his partner while her horrified daughter watched says he will not give up the pub. The 32-year-old defendant said he would just take less...
View ArticleIdentity Teen accused of killing Oliver Johnston remains secret
The identity of a teenager charged with murdering a 20-year-old man, whose body was found on a Canterbury lifestyle block after a two-day police hunt, will remain a secret for at least two more months....
View ArticleAuckland woman declared unfit to stand trial for grisly murder of sister in 2008
It's been nearly 10 years since police found a badly-burned body in the boot of a car at a West Auckland home. Now, theĀ HeraldĀ can reveal details about the lengthy and perplexing case after a judge...
View ArticleSuspected serial sex attacker stalking Wellington streets
Looking back, Leung said she feels lucky. Detectives told her at least one of the other linked cases has ended in rape."But how f****d up is that?" said the now 33-year-old. "No one should have to feel...
View ArticleMistaken identity suspected in Mount Maunganui home invasion
A house on a quiet Mount Maunganui street became a crime scene yesterday when three men armed with weapons forced their way through the front door. Inside, a man and woman were sleeping. Police were...
View ArticleTwo men arrested and charged over murder of Mitchell Paterson
Two people have been arrested and charged over the murder of the man whose body was found at McLaren Falls last week. Ngaruawahia man Mitchell Paterson was found dead at the falls near Tauranga on July...
View ArticleKim Richmond murder trial: Fitbit records last heartbeat
Kim Richmond's Fitbit recorded her last heartbeat at 3.43am on July 31, 2016. Her partner of 26 years, Cory Scott Jefferies, admits killing her, but says it was unintentional, or manslaughter and not...
View ArticleWhanganui man pleads not guilty to manslaughter
A man has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in relation to the death of Daniel John Gooch. Conrad Gray, 34, appeared in Whanganui District Court today , where his council Raukawa Simon entered not...
View ArticleSex attack victim: 'If I had known I never would have walked there'
A second victim has described her attack by a suspected serial predator - and says police should have issued a public warning to ensure other women could be safe. The woman, who was 19 when she was...
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