Stashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentences
The man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.
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One described himself as the "muscle" for the gang; the other was stopped with $250k.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Rejected: Grace Millane's killer loses appeal over sex attacks on two other women
Jesse Kempson's bid to have his convictions and sentences quashed has failed.
36 years later: Mum of murdered schoolgirl in legal battle with daughter's killer
Colleen Burrows was raped and killed at a Mongrel Mob gang pad.
ACC appeals against decision to pay sexual abuse survivor 'potential earnings'
The sexual abuse TN suffered at the hands of extended family was 'grievous'.
Late covenants make owner's build on section unaffordable
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Treatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifida
She claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.
Young mum linked to Comancheros’ meth operation faces possible deportation to Oz
If deported, her daughter will be permanently separated from her 501 deportee father.
Autistic man who bludgeoned love rival to death has appeal dismissed
The man bludgeoned a 19-year-old love rival as his partner slept next to him.
Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes
There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.
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Sirpa Alalaakkola's art is her 'identity and soul' - but her ex-husband wants rights.
'Generous' sentence: Shooter who flip-flopped on plea loses final appeal bid
Jamie Ronaki Kissling has lost a second appeal regarding the shooting in 2016.
Mobster freed from jail in urgent appeal over violent de-patching of Barbarian Stormtrooper
In a violent group attack, he stole their rival's patch. Now, his sentence is quashed.
Prominent businessman returns to prison after appeals dismissed
The former rich-lister, however, can still not be named and is seeking another appeal.
'Cloud of uncertainty': Children caught up in parents' international tug-o-war
The mother wanted them to remain in New Zealand, while the father wanted them in Europe.
Man fights Islamic law order to pay dower to ex-wife
The matter has been dragged through the courts multiple times.
‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonment
The men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.
Red Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictions
Chris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.
Crown appeals 501 deportee’s court win
The case centres on whether the man should have been classed as a returning prisoner.
'Dismissed': Convicted killer, rapist fails in fourth murder trial bid
Malcolm Rewa has failed in his appeal over his conviction for Susan Burdett's murder.
Sandy Graham launches appeal over murder of Dale Watene
She was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of 13 years for the murder.
'Manifestly unjust': Life sentences thrown out for three teen killers
Neurological immaturity at the time of the murders mitigated their culpability - court.
Editorial: Wrongful convictions must be compensated
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'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names
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Sounds murders: Scott Watson’s dad speaks out on appeal evidence, Paul Henry’s column
Chris Watson hopes Court of Appeal hearing in May will finally clear son's name.
High Court halts proceedings of 501 deportee case until next year
The late-night ruling has granted a stay of proceedings.
Inmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appeal
Mihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.
Baby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail term
Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.
Urgent appeal after violent Mongrel Mob de-patching
A man was jailed for taking the rival's patch. He claims it was a miscarriage of justice.
Prisoner claims fear of retribution delayed his appeal after being shanked, house burnt down
Luigi Havea was jailed for his part in the fatal car boot kidnapping of a Thai drug queen.