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Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.
Expletives in court as verdicts returned in 50th birthday party shooting
Rawiri Wharerau was shot and killed and his brother was shot and injured in 2023.
‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts did
Now Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.
‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs
Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide rider's culpability in double fatal
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher were killed when they were struck by a motorcyclist in 2022.
Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life
Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid
'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.
Inmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustrade
The prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.
'A suffocating hell': Family of execution-style murder victim speak out
CCTV clearly shows anger and reckless bravado, the judge said at the shooter's sentencing.
'Serial and prolific:' Woman who stole $25k worth of goods has 150 dishonesty convictions
Now she's appealed her two years, six months jail term saying it's manifestly excessive.
Crips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answer
A third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.
'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder case
Nine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted.
‘Campaign of abuse’: YouTuber wins $150k defamation case after being called a Chinese spy
Zhen Chen carried out a nine-month campaign of defamation and bullying against Wanli Zhu.
‘Catch me if you can, motherf*****,’ teen taunted from NZ after Perth meat cleaver attack
It's taken nine years, but Australian police are one step closer to catching up with him.
Woman accused of 50th b'day party murder dumped the gun in her friend's backyard
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot and his brother Hemi seriously wounded in 2023.
‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.
Son of UN rep jailed for stabbing elderly man to death in Auckland
A stranger had taken Sergio Williams into his home. He overstayed his welcome.
Clarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High Court
Clarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.
‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestrians
The motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.
Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice
The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.
Mexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of meth
Man on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.
‘An eye for an eye’: Gang member accused of murder says hit put on his life
The defendant gave his account of the shooting that left one dead and another injured.
Mental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder cases
The men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.
Mother remembered for her 'infectious laugh' murdered by son in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.
‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies critical
The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.
Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.
‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZ
An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.