Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
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Man accused of raping prison cellmate
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The man also requested permanent name suppression.
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Manslaughter charge admitted over King Cobras killing
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Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
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Psychotic driver who caused fatal pile-up after hearing voices found guilty
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Bedroom stabbing: Jilted ex-wife sentenced for attack on husband's new partner
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From a $3.75m mansion to prison - how a millionaire investor became a murderer
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Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law
Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.
Three Waters legislation makes it to Parliament, as councils go to court
The Government has finally introduced Three Waters legislation.
Millionaire businessman found guilty of Auckland grandmother's murder
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Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison
Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.
Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
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Body in the boot murder trial: Jurors begin deliberations
Fang Sun has been on trial in the High Court at Auckland since April.
Hit and run murder: Jail for at least 11 years after mowing man down
Driver lost it after alleged threat to kids.
Former music teacher at Dilworth School found guilty of sexually abusing students
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Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong wasn't to be trusted, defence argues
Jurors are expected to begin deliberating tomorrow in the murder trial of Fang Sun.
Judge orders prison for addict who claimed PTSD working for meth syndicate
Judge urges man to resume his help to other addicts when he is released from prison.
Jury retires in case of former Dilworth music teacher accused of abusing students
Leonard Cave, a music teacher, was accused of abusing six boys over several decades.
Fatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlight
Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.
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Body in the boot murder trial: Prosecutors focus on witness' exoneration during closing argument
Elizabeth Zhong's ex-business partner is on trial, but the defence has another theory.
Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?
More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced
'Get it done': Tradie told to ignore defects, leaky homeowner wins $1m payout
Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home.
Elizabeth Zhong homicide: Bloody print on suitcase isn't defendant's - expert
Fang Sun is accused of stabbing to death estranged business partner Elizabeth Zhong.
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After a violent childhood, Zacquirin Tikena-Stuchbery grew up to inflict pain on others.
Judge concerned jail will entrench teen's criminal behaviour and gang links
A judge reluctantly jailed a teen robber, fearing he will be more antisocial on release.