Christchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind bars
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
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Former Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murder
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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.
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Damages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China
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Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
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Prominent businessman freed on bail after nearly three months behind bars
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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
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Grace Millane murder: Supreme Court rejects killer's appeal
Latest appeal bid by Grace Millane's killer to the Supreme Court has failed.
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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.
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The full story of a govt manager who planted a spy camera in an Auckland gym revealed
Revealed: Govt manager who planted spy cam in gym
Suppression lifts for porn-addicted Government manager who planted a spy camera in a gym
'Crushing' sentence for meth importation challenged
Jailed woman says she couldn't have imported drugs in Ninety Mile Beach drama.
Voodoo hatred killing: 'Hot shot' drug theory queried
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