Horowhenua Chronicle

15 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Al Williams

The Supreme Court has dismissed Damin Cook's appeal against his convictions. Warning: This article contains distressing content. Damin Peter Cook claims he was asleep when he raped a woman. He used members of his family, former partners and expert psychiatric evidence to argue his defence - that sexsomnia was the cause of the sex attack. The woman had passed out after a night of drinking at a birthday party held at a Christchurch flat in September 2019. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Gill Bonnett

A psychologist's husband was asked if he wanted his wife back in a body bag by a Colombian guerrilla group, who wanted her to stop treating victims of armed conflict. In this instance a person died as a result of conflict in the country's Catatumbo region in January. Photo / RNZ, YEISON PICONBy Gill Bonnett of RNZA Colombian psychologist helping victims of armed conflict has been granted refugee status in New Zealand.

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah

Police have revealed an audit of police applicants will be carried out after learning some had been accepted to police college, despite failing fitness standards. Photo / NZPAThe Herald can exclusively reveal police are carrying out an audit of hundreds of applicants after some recruits who failed physical tests were allowed into police college. The investigation follows concerns about political pressure to meet the target of 500 extra officers by November.

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Matt Nippert

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Whakatōhea Mussels managing director Peter Vitasovich at Ōpōtiki in September. An update of the status of hundreds of millions of dollars in Provincial Growth Fund investments – and $52 million tipped into one troubled mussel farm in particular – is being held up by auditors because of “complex issues”. Regional investment vehicle the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) was formally renamed Crown Regional Holdings (CRH) in 2021.

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Phil Gifford

Crusaders fullback Will Jordan scores against the Highlanders. Photo / SmartFrameOpinionTHREE KEY FACTSSuper Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets and standout performances. The Chiefs and Crusaders have shown exceptional form, with players like Emoni Narawa and Will Jordan excelling. The Blues face challenges after a frustrating loss to the Reds, needing a strong comeback against the Western Force.