A Christchurch businessman who was facing 80 charges relating to child sex abuse including multiple counts of raping a little girl and filming himself has had half the counts against him dropped. He is still facing 40 other similar…
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Jacinda Ardern promises easing of some restrictions under transition plan
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised a phased end to Covid restrictions in Auckland, beginning Tuesday night. Ardern has this afternoon promised a three-step plan, which moves away from the current elimination strategy. Ardern…
The top 10 most locked down places in the world
Every government in the world has had to deal with coronavirus using some kind of restrictions on its residents. Here are the places that have been locked down the longest.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Aucklanders to reconnect with loved ones outdoors from Wednesday
From Wednesday, Aucklanders will be able to burst their bubbles and reconnect with friends and loved ones outdoors, as long as it is no more than two households. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that people in Auckland will…
Lori Vallow's husband's shooting death a homicide, autopsy finds
The death of "doomsday mother" Lori Vallow's husband Charles in the US in 2019 has reportedly been ruled a homicide, according to a newly-released autopsy.
The autopsy found that 62-year-old Charles Vallow, Ms Vallow's fourth husband, was shot in the stomach and chest, with one round puncturing his lung, the New York Daily News reported.
Ms Vallow's brother Alex Cox had claimed to shoot Mr Vallow in self-defence on July 11, 2019, after Mr Vallow allegedly attacked him with a bat.
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Mr Cox claimed the Vallows had been arguing about their son, JJ.
Police alleged Mr Cox shot Mr Vallow while he was already lying prone, and took nearly three-quarters of an hour to ring emergency services.
Mr Cox died on December 19 that year of natural causes.
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Ms Vallow has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder over her husband's death.
She and her new husband, Chad Daybell, are also charged with the murder of Ms Vallow's children JJ and Tylee, and Mr Daybell's wife Tammy.
The complex case began in 2018, according to the indictment, when Chad and Lori Daybell — both still married to other people — began espousing their apocalyptical system of religious belief.
First RSE workers arrive from Vanuatu
154 seasonal workers arrived in Christchurch from Vanuatu this morning after the Government relaxed conditions for entry last week. At the post-cabinet press conference last Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that Recognised…
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: 'Nail in the coffin' – Hospitality NZ head devastated by alert level decision
The head of Hospitality New Zealand is devastated by today’s alert level decision, saying it will be the final “nail in the coffin” for Auckland hospitality operators. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today detailed Auckland’s three-step…
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner calls for co-ordination to improve patient safety
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner is calling for co-ordination between health groups after an investigation found a newborn was left with a brain injury.Details released by the deputy Health and Disability Commissioner…
Herald afternoon quiz: October 4
Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for the morning quiz tomorrow. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.
Avondale homicide: Victim named as Mars Rakeem, accused appear in court
Police have released the identity of a man allegedly murdered in Auckland’s Avondale over the weekend in what the Herald understands to be a gang-related shooting. He was Mars Rakeem, aged 28, of Avondale. Police said they are supporting…