Intellectually disabled man's child porn conviction quashed
A prior judge compared a conviction to 'branding' or 'cutting off ears'.
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Woman describes how she became minion of alleged Kiwi drug kingpin
Prosecutors say Valent was the expatriate mastermind of one of NZ's biggest drug rings.
Gang member spends birthday behind bars for part in violent 'dispute resolution'
Mongrel Mob member Teimana Tawhai didn't pull the trigger, but he'll stay behind bars.
Bodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracks
Ex-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.
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The 51-year-old narrowly averted an indefinite sentence five years ago.
Murder defendant charged with strangling teen described fight, 'chokehold' on day of her death, friend says
Defence lawyers acknowledge he caused the death of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver.
'Broken promises': Woman fights stepfather for claim of mother's $20m estate
The daughter claimed she had been promised $1 million as an advance inheritance.
Bodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friends
Ex-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.
'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.
Fiery outburst in court as alleged cartel kingpin finally stands trial
Five alleged former accomplices are set to turn Crown witnesses.
Trust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwise
Access is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrest
Reporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.
Vanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trial
Ex-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.
‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails
'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearance
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
'Only in mafia movies,' Crown says of Viaduct manslaughter trial where man drowned after being 'hunted'
James Jenkins, 24, drowned near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.
Murder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Lawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under review
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Insolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 years
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Woman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Teen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead
"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.
'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offenders
A defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.
Strangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killed
Trinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.
Vanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Manslaughter trial: 'Relentless pursuit' blamed for man's drowning in Auckland harbour
James Jenkins, 24, disappeared beneath the water near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.
Man accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purpose
The body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.
Vanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
‘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'.
Bodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspect
Defence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.
No body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murder
Christchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.
Manslaughter charge laid after road death near Havelock North
Man appeared in High Court at Napier charged with causing the death of Marco Milliaccio.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.