Ex-Conservatives leader Colin Craig needed chaperone due to affair suspicions, ex-ally testifies
Colin Craig is seeking damages from former party board member John Stringer.
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The woman was 17 in 2017 when her two-week-old son died at Starship hospital.
Korean doctor, lawyer fined $130,000 over Helensville property deal
Dealings over Helensville land resulted in court case.
Woman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealed
Jury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.
'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin Craig
Former party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.
Jury sent to deliberate in Rena Joyce 'body in the garden' murder trial at Christchurch High Court
The jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has been sent to deliberate their verdict.
Rena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trial
The woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.
Judge orders prison for blind man who participated in Auckland woman's brutal killing
Angela Joy Smith was killed by two men in May 2020, leaving behind a 12-year-old son.
Murder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trial
The trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.
Rent arrears and squatters threaten lease of strip club in condemned building
The strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.
Man who sexually abused boys jailed
Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.
'Stakes are high': Police seek $10m of property linked to Head Hunter boss
Police allege Head Hunters pay a 20 per cent cut of any criminal profits to the gang.
'Disastrous for his career': Dunedin student appeals conviction
Accused's application was turned down in the District Court so he went to the High Court.
Stretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleas
The Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.
A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors
It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.
Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges
New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.
Vaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challenge
Another challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.
Guilty: Jury rejects insanity finding for schizophrenic who murdered pregnant girlfriend
Akash pleaded guilty to Gurpreet Kaur's murder in 2016 but was later granted a trial.
Psychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrong
Two psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.
Psychiatrist: Auckland man who stabbed girlfriend to death might not have known it was morally wrong
Akash admitted killing his partner, but his lawyers say he didn't know right from wrong.
Teen accused of participating in 2018 'house of horrors' murder fit to stand trial
The defendant was 16 years old when alleged to have participated in another teen's murder.
Judge sentences former P addict tied to $5m drug trafficking syndicate
Auckland man Sam Edmands, known as 'Massive', was a 'catcher' for the syndicate.
Murder suspect told police pregnant girlfriend stabbed herself
A jury has been asked to decide if the defendant was insane at the time of the killing.
'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns them
Lion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.
'She's dead': Witness tearfully reveals younger brother's confession at murder trial
Akash pleaded guilty to stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death in 2016.
Trevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professor
Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
Court told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ system
The judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.
Third strike: Mother of 6 sent to prison for violent, humiliating home invasion
Levi Nepia, 32, was one of three offenders who terrorised five roommates in 2019.
Re-trial held for man who fired two shots during police pursuit
Disqualified driver fired two shots in the air during police chase in the Far North.
Frozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demise
The dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.
Creditor moves on West Auckland vineyard
List of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.
'Something was wrong': Emotional testimony as parents of slain woman recall her last days
Akash has admitted stabbing Gurpreet Kaur to death in April 2016.
Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase
Akash murder trial: Judge orders fresh start, new jury selected
Akash pleaded guilty to murder in 2016 but the Court of Appeal overturned it in 2020.