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'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court
'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford
Green with envy: Energy drink V wins Mother of trademark battles
Paper file which could have settled trademark row "no longer exists".
Hearing under way for doctor who posted controversial Covid videos online
Dr Samantha Bailey is accused of sharing "misleading and inappropriate" information.
Murder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren Dickason
Is killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?
Focus: Judge delivers summation in Lauren Dickason triple murder trial
Justice Cameron Mander delivers his summation to the jury in the Lauren Dickason triple murder trial. Video / NZ Herald
One NZ's record $3.6m fine for misleading broadband promotions
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Broken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to begin
Nelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.
Murder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next week
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
'I just wanted the truth': Sobbing witness recalls stab victim's disclosure before his death
Rangiwhero Ngaronoa was 22 when he was stabbed to death in November 2021.
Lauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'
A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.
Lauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murder
Prosecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.
Accused in fatal hit and run near Te Papa named
The man accused of killing one woman and badly injuring another can now be identified.
'Hopeless': Family loses injunction bid to keep father on life support
The judge urged family to talk with hospital staff about when to turn the machine off.
Final witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trial
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
'They have to take off when they are called': Concerns about excessive noise at proposed rescue chopper base hits the High Court
A community group says the service needs to find another area.
Jurors shown video of 22yo's fatal stabbing as murder trial begins
Graphic content: The victim, 22, died after he was dumped at Takanini Medical Centre.
'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing children
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death
The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.
Lauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Mum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expert
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Car dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison term
The car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.
Friends vow to keep murderer living 'in fear' behind bars
Ranapera Taumata killed his girlfriend. Her loved ones say he's a monster and a coward.
'Stunned': Jury returns verdicts in leading entertainment figure trial
After a three-month High Court trial, the jury took just over two days to reach verdicts.
'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a difference
Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?
Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
Sex offender wanted name secret so wife wouldn't leave him. A judge wasn't swayed
He originally asked for suppression to save his 49-year marriage.
Neighbours at war over risk to sea view
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Teen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admitted
Hanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.
'Whereabouts unknown': Chinese company lodges claim against Napier water bottling plant shareholder
Court documents detail allegations that commercial deal involved "bribery" in China.
Connor Whitehead death: Killer weeps in dock as dad says 'I take pity on you’
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead in Christchurch in 2021.
Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick
The trial is in its thrid week.