Trial begins for former Cyfs worker accused of sexually abusing boys
Opetaia faces multiple charges of sexual violation and indecent assault.
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Auckland iwi head to High Court over land ownership rights
Move follows court ruling which allowed Hauraki/Thames iwi to claim land in Auckland.
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hīkoi over central Auckland land claims
It wants the Crown to stop using land within their rohe as compensation for others.
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Editorial: We've come a long way on gay rights in NZ
Editorial: Revisiting a time when intolerance was enforced by an unforgiving nation.
Fraudster and ex-fugitive loses battle against removal from Oz
Paul Bennett tried claiming his removal was a "disguised extradition".
Otago graduation threat: Unnamed accused further remanded
The 22-year-old accused woman appeared in court today.
Man who beheaded duck 'high risk'
The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.
Alleged bigamist fit to stand trial, granted name suppression
A suppression argument for the man has been rescheduled for the third time.
Night stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two years
Christchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.
Plant smuggler strapped nearly 1000 cacti, succulents to her body
After she was noticed by a sniffer dog, Wenqing Li tried to dump items in the toilets.
Waikeria facing phone faults
Waikeria reviews given deadlines, but concerns raised about impartiality.
'Punishment enough': Judge discharges mum over baby's bath death
The tired mum left two young children unattended when tragedy struck.
Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer
Ryan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
Domestic violence case shows deep flaws of justice system, say advocates
Prison sentence overturned in the hope it would limit gang influence on teen.
Criminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beaching
Crew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.
Man who took illicit drugs, bashed elderly woman escapes conviction
Man who bashed elderly BP staffer while on drugs avoids conviction, keeps name suppressed.
Man admits sex attack on teen he met outside supermarket
Murray Robertson pleaded guilty to five charges today.
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Child abuser caused disastrous 'tsunami'
Mother says predator, sentenced today, created a "hellish, poisoned" environment.
Colin Craig awarded $325,000 against Cameron Slater
The former politician was also awarded $95,000 for his legal costs in the defamation case.
'I'll stab you if you don't drive': Woman who kidnapped men sentenced
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Dilworth School investigation: High Court trial date set
Four of the accused men appeared in court today.
Woman charged over Nelson crash that killed champion kayaker
Andrew Martin died in the crash and his daughter and ex wife were badly injured.
NZ First Foundation investigation: SFO's case heads to High Court
One of the accused is also attempting to have their charge dismissed.
Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Consultant with royal ties wanted for arrest in SFO probe
The man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.
Supermarket worker stole nearly $20k in gift cards
Marise Te Puni was working at a supermarket when she committed the crime.
Auckland couple used children as 'puppets' in tax evasion scheme
At least three times the children were used as a company's sole director and shareholder.