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Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court
Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Double-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole Board
Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.
Sex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CD
Gambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.
Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
Duo who filmed indecent assault fight to keep names secret
The duo were discharged without conviction earlier this year.
Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.
CAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgement
The pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.
Christchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind bars
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
Schizophrenic man convicted of indecent assault walks free after Supreme Court overturns judgement
Daniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek.
Former Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murder
Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.
Marlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declined
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
Peter Ellis' appeal to be heard from beyond the grave in landmark case
The appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.
Landmark quake ruling: Insurer to contact 3000 homeowners about $300m compensation
Insurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
Name suppression: How public outrage backfires in court
A real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.
Damages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China
Billions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
Jury trials on hold as Delta strikes
Murder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.
Prominent businessman freed on bail after nearly three months behind bars
The businessman's appeal was due to be heard next week in Wellington but has been delayed.
Local Focus: Motiti Protection Area 'makes it illegal for us to be Māori'
New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Baby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialist
UK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.
Out-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded school
Offer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.
NZ man avoids paying $212,000 dowry to ex-wife
A UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.
Megaupload case: Health shock sees extradition target walk free
The extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Grace Millane murder: Supreme Court rejects killer's appeal
Latest appeal bid by Grace Millane's killer to the Supreme Court has failed.
Our 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship property
Hidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.
'It's brutal:' Fighting for a fair share with your ex in a divorce
Why fighting over relationship property is "barbaric" and what needs change.
Premium: Sarah Sparks’ relationship legal battle that nearly destroyed her life
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
Prominent businessman fails with second bid for bail from prison
The Court of Appeal refused to release the businessman on bail.
Prominent businessman makes second bid to be freed from prison cell
If the appeal fails the businessman will be eligible for parole in about nine months.
Dig your own grave 'ghastly murder' appeal tossed out
Meth dealer hit, stabbed, told to dig own grave, but killer tried to appeal his sentence.