Judge expects Erin Patterson murder trial to conclude early
Court hears doctors urged the mushroom cook to stay in hospital, fearing for her health.
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Daughter breaks down in mushroom poisoning trial
Don and Gail Patterson's youngest daughter teared up as she detailed a phone call.
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Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years
Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.
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The man is due to appear in Pukekohe District Court today.
Mushroom poisoning trial: Lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson gives evidence
Wilkinson's wife Heather died in hospital in the week after the beef Wellington lunch.
Pet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chain
The owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked.
'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceiling
The ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.
Erin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trial
Text messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent'.
Wellington professional escapes conviction for filming colleagues on the toilet
The worker told the court he didn't film his colleagues for sexual reasons.
Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
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Woman claims ex forced her into pregnancy, raped and threatened to cut her throat
The woman described the few months she lived with the man as the worst time of her life.
Why NZ's consent laws for children are under urgent scrutiny
Proposed bill aims to prevent questioning children about consent in court.
Why Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants jail sentences longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbers
Half of short-term prisoners reoffend within 24 months of release.
Hong Kong man ordered to leave NZ after breaking cat's bones while toilet training, showering it
The cat had a list of injuries and needed to be euthanised.
Police make two arrests over aggravated robbery in Northland
The pair appeared in the Kaikohe District Court on Saturday morning.
Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.
'Grave error': Police officer sentenced after fatal high-speed chase
He asked the judge to keep his identity secret permanently, hoping to return to his job.
Child sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cash
He continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts.
Man jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself
He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.
Husband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'
Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.
'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.
Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.
Snapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex acts
Her lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.
'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance
Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper
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The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.
Russell Brand faces court over multiple sexual offence charges
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'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licence
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Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful
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