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Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges
New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.
New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.
It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.
Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.
Gambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
The duo were discharged without conviction earlier this year.
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
Daniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek.
Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
The appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.
Insurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
A real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.
Billions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
UK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.
Offer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.
A UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.
The extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Latest appeal bid by Grace Millane's killer to the Supreme Court has failed.
Hidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.
Why fighting over relationship property is "barbaric" and what needs change.
Sarah Sparks has spent nearly $2 million on a relationship property dispute with her ex. She's now fighting to fix a "broken" system. Video / Greg Bowker
The Court of Appeal refused to release the businessman on bail.
If the appeal fails the businessman will be eligible for parole in about nine months.