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James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.
Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.
Man's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rules
Ex-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.
Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murder
Case referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.
'Helpless': Divorced man fights $230k marriage contract
The man said he felt 'helpless' and 'pressured' into signing the marriage contract.
Why a leading entertainment figure sentenced for indecent assault still can't be named
The matter will now be heard in the Court of Appeal.
Teen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissed
The teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.
Man who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivator
Peter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.
Young woman who claimed spina bifida as treatment injury retains ACC payout
The now-20-year-old uses a wheelchair and will be dependent on support for life.
Court rejects $176k costs claim for Aotea Square apartment
'Disappointment' as court finds John Love's company wasn't entitled to the extra money.
Former waste management boss Grahame Christian loses second round of defamation battle
Court of Appeal concludes a defence of responsible communication was made out.
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
Crown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990
Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.
David Tamihere appeal: Lawyer claims convictions relied on dangerous evidence
Swedish tourists Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen went missing in 1989.
Move to undo court decision 'entrenches colonisation' - Te Pati Maori
Opposition says Parliament's law was unfair and court decision should be respected.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Aotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.
Man who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'
Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.
'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
Jail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer argues
Tana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.
Teen who killed another teen with punch appeals three-year sentence
The teen argued the starting point of five years imprisonment was "too high".
Mongrel Mob 'captain' jailed for KFC attack on rival has sentence overturned, to be retried
Vinnie Herewini attacked a Black Power member with a golf club and took his gang insignia.
Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients
Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.
Justice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducks
Drakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.
Taxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appeal
Offender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.
SFO to appeal findings in CBL criminal case
Peter Harris and Carden Mulholland were found not guilty.
The girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbour
Lisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.
US money launderer wants access to his frozen millions
David Rae has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case about his NZ bank accounts.
Gang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughter
Lyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.
'Absolute control': Siblings allege stepmum abused power over million-dollar trust
They say she acted improperly - two previous courts have found otherwise.