Tracy Neal

2 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

Paul Armon was sentenced to life imprisonment when he appeared in the High Court at Blenheim for murdering his mother. Photo / Tracy NealPaul Armon stood over his mother and watched her take her last breath, having twice hit her on the head with a crowbar and then stabbed her in the heart with a kitchen knife.

5 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

Nicolas Miller told the police after he tried to take his own life that he had a “serious addiction to child porn” and was afraid his offending would worsen. He has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. Photo / Tracy NealWarning: This story covers topics including online child exploitation and attempted suicide that may be upsetting to some readers. A man’s attempt at taking his own life opened a Pandora’s Box on his addiction to child exploitation material.

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

Some people dragged into court battles against people who receive legal aid say it raises "serious concerns" about oversight and accountability. Others say they would not have received a just outcome without the help of legal aid. Photo / 123RF Taxpayers helped fund legal services for those in need to the tune of $285 million in 2024, a figure that was forecast to rise again this year.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

Ludia Guo and her partner say they are 'absolutely over the moon' after the Disputes Tribunal fixed a string of errors in a written decision about problems with their windows that threatened to derail a legal decision in their favour. Photo / Dean PurcellA couple won a Disputes Tribunal case over incorrect window sizes in an Auckland renovation project but found errors in the decision. The tribunal initially recorded the wrong amount, causing delays in clearing a $8625 debt.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tracy Neal

A coroner says a child who drowned while swimming at a public pool in Whanganui was a “stark reminder” of the speed at which tragedies can happen, even in environments that seemed benign. Photo / 123rf7-year-old Gerrard-Junior Raunga Williams-Bogileka drowned at Whanganui’s Splash Centre in July 2020. Coroner Robin Kay has highlighted the speed at which children can drown, even when trained lifeguards are on site.