Articles by Neil Reid, NZ Herald
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Politics
Special votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?
Friday, 3 November 2023, 4:29pmExpect more political bombshells and squabbles before the next Prime Minister and government is sworn in. Final election...
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Sport
‘Keep busy’: Oldest living All Black Roy Roper on life ahead of his 100th birthday
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 9:41amAhead of the 100th birthday of our oldest living All Black, Roy Roper, he talked to Neil Reid about the benefits of community...
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Crime
‘I can’t stand by’: Sister of slain teen’s mission to have all murderers jailed for life
Saturday, 17 June 2023, 4:35pmWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT More than nine months have passed since Ariki Rigby’s brutalised body was found in a torched car...
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Sport
The Perfect 10: Former Manchester City age-grade hopeful’s Napier City Rovers’ heroics
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 11:59amDeri Corfe’s goal-scoring stats – and some of his play on the football pitch – match the shirt number on his Napier City...
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Sport
Former AB Carl Hayman opens up on how life ‘began to unravel in nightmarish fashion’
Saturday, 20 May 2023, 4:16pmFormer All Black Carl Hayman is opening up on how he was “exploited” during his professional rugby career – and how his life...
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Crime
Inside the deadly hostel inferno: Body recovery begins as man charged with arson
Friday, 19 May 2023, 7:05amA man has been charged with two counts of arson over the deadly Loafers Lodge inferno, and the “grim” task of recovering...
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Sport
All Blacks great Bruce Robertson dies after long health battle
Saturday, 13 May 2023, 1:41pmLegendary All Black Bruce Robertson has died. The world-class centre – one of the greatest players to play for both the All...
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Crime
Homicide investigation: Police launch probe after man dies in hospital
Friday, 12 May 2023, 8:41amPolice have launched a homicide investigation after a man died in hospital from injuries sustained in an incident in Palmerston...
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Crime
‘Makes us sad’: Ariki Rigby's family say ‘incompetent policing’ saw teen's body mistaken for a sheep
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 10:26amThe family of a brutally murdered teen – whose burnt body was initially mistaken by police as that of a sheep – are to present...
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Crime
‘Very sorry’: Raurimu gunman’s apology, book release
Friday, 28 April 2023, 10:07amRaurimu massacre gunman Stephen Anderson - whose six victims included his father - is set to publish a book revealing the...
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National
Vanished in the cyclone: Where is Joseph Ahuriri?
Saturday, 8 April 2023, 12:35pmAs heavy rain battered Hawke’s Bay in the darkness of the morning of February 14, a white Toyota Hilux pulled into a near-deserted...
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Crime
‘You lose confidence’: Family of murdered Ariki Rigby speak out
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 12:44pmSeven months on from the grisly killing of teen Ariki Rigby – and her body being torched in a car in a rural carpark – her...
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Crime
Wairoa mayor says ‘lowlifes’ should be jailed ‘forever’
Friday, 24 February 2023, 11:34amAs “lowlifes” continue to take advantage of those impacted by the deadly devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle – including looting...
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Sport
Crusaders’ Scott Robertson bombshell: Why he wants to coach in France
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 11:40amScott Robertson – considered by many as the leading contender to become the next All Blacks coach – has spoken of his desire...
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National
'The water came up quick': Man tells of 12-hour ordeal on house bus roof
Friday, 17 February 2023, 12:59pmAs floodwaters engulfed his house bus at a camping ground in Esk Valley, Tyrone Hetariki prayed for the first time in his...
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National
Live: Firefighter injured in Muriwai landslide dies; Brace for more deaths, says PM; power back to parts of Piha
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 7:08amDeath toll of six is set to rise as full horror of Cyclone Gabrielle destruction is revealed Second firefighter has died,...
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Crime
‘Good progress’: Police say they are ‘confident’ of finding those who murdered teen
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 12:39pmThree months on from the body of teen Ariki Rigby being torched in a car, police say they are “confident” those behind the...
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Auckland
‘Things are tough for everyone’: Auckland mayor’s latest cost-cutting call
Saturday, 3 December 2022, 11:04amAuckland mayor Wayne Brown says it is now the turn of local boards to join council-wide cost-cutting in the face of its near...
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Crime
Dairy stabbing: Man charged with murder appears in court
Saturday, 26 November 2022, 11:08amA man accused of murdering newly married dairy worker Janak Patel faces life behind bars. The 34-year-old was found at a...
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National
‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak
Saturday, 12 November 2022, 2:00pmHundreds of Covid-19 cruise ship passengers who spent last week travelling around New Zealand are today going into self-quarantine...
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National
Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 10:04amMore than two months on from the grisly – and belated - find of the body of teenager Ariki Rigby in a burned-out car, police...
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Sport
'It was gutting': How football player's 'brief' UK trip turned into 30-month 'nightmare'
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 9:34amGoal-scoring sensation Jonny McNamara packed light when he returned to the UK for his best mate's stag do and wedding. The...
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Crime
Homicide teen Ariki Rigby remembered as 'beautiful, energetic, bright-eyed'
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 2:52pmWARNING: Contains content some people may find upsetting Teen homicide victim Ariki Rigby has been remembered as "beautiful,...
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Crime
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 11:40amWARNING: Contains content some people may find upsetting Heart-broken family members of Ariki Rigby have made a moving tribute...