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Herald writer Steve Braunias spent a summer with Mark Lundy ahead of his retrial in 2015, during which Lundy was again found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter after seven weeks of evidence. Recently, a Parole Board agreed to release Lundy from prison. Braunias recounts his visits with Lundy and Geoff Levick at Levick's Kumeu property, highlighting Lundy's anger and suspicion, as well as the intense camaraderie between Lundy and Levick in their shared...

Double murderer Mark Lundy, who has maintained his innocence regarding the killings of his wife Christine and daughter Amber 25 years ago, is set to be released from prison next month after over 23 years behind bars. Found guilty initially, Lundy's conviction was quashed by the Privy Council in 2013, but he was retried and found guilty again in 2015. Following his third appearance before the New Zealand Parole Board, he will soon be released...

Power Outage and Traffic Disruptions in SilverdaleOn Thursday around 2 PM, Silverdale experienced a power outage affecting traffic lights and the Z gas station's fuel supply. As New Zealanders embark on the long Easter weekend, strong winds from ex-cyclone Tam have led to fallen trees on roads, particularly State Highway 29 in Te Poi, resulting in hazardous driving conditions and multiple crashes on the Kaimai Range. Travelers are reporting frightening conditions due to the high...

Society Insider HighlightsIn this week's Society Insider, writer Ricardo Simich reports on Australian chef Pete Evans, who is expanding his presence in the US while he and his wife, Nicola Robinson Evans, await the completion of the sale of their wellness retreat, Evolve Sanctuary, in northern New South Wales. The property has been under offer since September but remains unsold. Additionally, multi-millionaire Matthew Horncastle is preparing for first-time fatherhood, and Dame Pieter Stewart's granddaughter is...

The Consumers Price Index inflation rate increased 2.5% in the 12 months to March 2025, according to Stats NZ. This rise follows a 2.2% annual increase in December 2024 and slightly exceeds economists' forecasts, with a 0.9% increase in the first quarter of 2025. The annual inflation rate remains within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target band of 1 to 3% for the third consecutive quarter, a significant change from the period between June...

National MP Hamish Campbell faces accusations of minimizing his involvement with the Two by Twos ministry, a secretive religious group under investigation by the FBI and New Zealand police for sexual abuse allegations. Sources have identified Campbell as an "elder" who has hosted weekly Bible meetings at his home in Christchurch. Initially claiming his connection was merely familial, Campbell later admitted to being a member of the group, stating, "I have hosted a small number...