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Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison
It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.
Editorial: All's fair in love and inheritance
Editorial: Writing an unfair will may be tempting but it's more likely to be contested.
Social media influencer 'manipulated child's mind', accuser says at rape, blackmail trial
The defendant is accused of raping two teens while they were unconscious.
Win for Harvey Weinstein in court
Judge Lisa B Lench gave prosecutors a glimmer of hope on the dismissed count.
'Sickening and depraved': Couple jailed for horrific child sex abuse
A Cambridge woman and her ex-partner have been jailed for 19 and 23 years.
'I missed my granddaughter's 21st': Assault victim still struggling 14 months on
"It's changed me totally. I don't go out at night, I can't drive into town ..."
Ex-policeman who raped colleague loses bid for Supreme Court appeal
NZ's top court declines to hear appeal of cop jailed for crimes against policewoman.
Suspect lured from cavity after tug-of-war at door, murder trial told
Cops chasing homicide suspect heard scuffling and sound like "slide action on pistol".
Crown backs Peters' bid to get judgment recalled
The Speaker sent the judgment to the privileges committee to consider.
Focus Sport: Israel Adesanya and other MMA fighters react to ‘coward punch’ sentence
Israel Adesanya and other MMA fighters react to the sentence of Ofa Folau, a man involved in the attack of Fau Vake, to six months of home detention. Video / NZ Herald
Prisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole Board
Rehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.
Musician accused of sexual assault on Instagram files defamation case
He's filed proceedings against two Instagram users in the High Court.
Leo Molloy loses appeal for Jesse Kempson suppression breach
The Auckland mayoral candidate said he will now get on with completing his sentence.
Accountant jailed for stealing $2m from boutique fashion company
Two business partners and friends lived a nightmare as their accountant defrauded them.
Alleged Penrose gunman also accused of burgling Michael Hill Jeweller
The man is accused of stealing jewellery, cars and thousands of dollars in cash.
Man accused of doctoring report to sell own house now top agent
The man could be jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.
Prison for man who pleaded guilty to sexual offences against a minor
He said he pleaded guilty because he didn't want to make the victim give evidence.
Ron Brierley's sentencing may be delayed due to Sydney's Covid outbreak
The now-infamous businessman and criminal is on bail at his Point Piper mansion.
Mosque car bomb threats: Accused loses name suppression bid
Chilling threats made just before second anniversary of March 15, 2019 terror attack.
Justice survey: Cybercrime and sex attack victims reluctant to involve police
More assaults are being reported to police but vehicle crime leads the way.
Editorial: Justice being seen to be done
EDITORIAL: Our bulging hīnaki prove we are enforcing law but we are not getting order.
And Justice for All? - The 'transformational change' trying to keep Kiwis out of jail
A judiciary-led change hailed as transformational, while Govt plans panned as 'tweaks'.
'Grotesque' child sex abuse cache: Worst judge has ever experienced
Thousands of 'repellent and grotesque' images results in jail term.
Waihi drowning: School board charged after death of student
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.
'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail
Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.
Gloriavale man admits sex offences against children
West Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.
And Justice For All? - Why change is needed in our system and why Govt won't front
'The tryline is wide open. There's no one in the way.' - Chester Borrows on Govt inaction.
Government considers new call for compulsory lifejackets on small boats
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Out-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded school
Offer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.
Leo Molloy appeals conviction for Jesse Kempson suppression breach
The businessman and aspiring mayor was described as "outspoken".
Revealed: Comancheros gang's special prison wing at Mt Eden
More than 30 members of the gang are being held in the remand prison's "Charlie" unit
National's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set up
Judith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.
Trelise Cooper burglary: Fashion thief and TV worker named
The 42-year-old burglar is due to be sentenced later this year.