Kiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rules
Some firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.
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No victims or survivors knew the gunman was going to plead guilty today.
'Why did he do it?': Survivors on mosque gunman's guilty plea
Brenton Tarrant showed no emotion as he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Lower Hutt murderer Nika Abraham refused parole
Killer, who has been denied parole a number of times, 'remains an undue risk'.
Coronavirus: Court to continue during lockdown if 'liberty' affected
The wheels of justice will continue to turn during the lockdown - at least in part.
Coronavirus lockdown: Can kids in shared custody move between homes?
In some cases a child may have to stay with one parent for the entire lockdown.
Three men charged with Auckland murders appear in court
It was an unusual hearing in the High Court today as justice continues in lockdown.
Coronavirus: What court hearings will continue during lockdown?
Chief Justice: "For the rest of this week courts will operate only in the priority areas."
Coronavirus: Chief Coroner prepared for the worst
Doctors are encouraged to issue a cause of death certificate in fatal Covid-19 cases.
Coronavirus: Supreme Court and many other courts to close doors
A halt to proceedings in several courts has been announced by the country's Chief Justice.
Coronavirus: Lawyers seek answers on whether courts continue in lockdown
"We know you are all anxious following the Prime Minister's announcement today."
Coronavirus: A sick juror but judge refused to stop trial
Lawyer argued jurors would "rush to justice" to escape the confines of their close spaces.
Former All Black has charges dismissed
Byron Kelleher faced charges of assault and wilful damage after a fracas last year.
Red herring? Suspected Coronavirus case held at police station doesn't have virus
The man had actually returned a negative test result before he was arrested.
Hog-tied: Manslaughter verdicts over Sandringham home invasion death
'Whichever way you look at it this case is a cautionary tale.'
Coronavirus: Which high-profile jury trials are postponed by the pandemic?
Several big trials will now be postponed because of the health crisis.
Appeal allowed: Convicted killer has jail term reduced
Ueta Vea, armed with a machete, had ambushed Laulimu Liuasi in his home.
Murder accused objects to video court appearance due to Covid-19
Three other men are due to appear in court over the alleged murder.
Coronavirus: Jury trials suspended for two months
The outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand, which has 20 cases, is behind the decision.
Grace Millane's killer appeals murder conviction and jail sentence
The man was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of the backpacker.
Woman forced to relive trauma three times after Corrections botch-up
Susan has been made to relive her ordeal three times by Corrections staff.
Murdered by his teen babysitter: Mother found son, 9, with knife in stomach
'What would you do if I killed someone?' accused messaged three friends on Snapchat.
Police rape trial: Prosecutor says accused cop 'hid evidence'
Court hears police officer accused of sexual violation "hid evidence" and lied.
Graeme Burton prison attack: Senior gang member sentenced to preventive detention
Burton was left in a life-threatening condition and now suffers from diminished vision.
'Be careful what you say': Cop says he felt pressure in police rape investigation
Police officer says he saw "flirting" between accused cop and complainant.
Rejected: Man who fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz fails in sentence appeal bid
Man who beat a teen to death at an Auckland CBD intersection fails in appeal bid.
Sandringham home invasion murder trial: 'I didn't think he was going to die'
Murder accused says "everything happened so fast" the night he invaded the victim's home.
Cop's story changes about night of colleague's alleged rape
Constable says he was nervous after receiving employment investigation letter.
High-profile NZ meth case: Man admits role in $144m drug bust
The man will be sentenced in April.
Officer finds policewoman 'hysterically crying' after alleged rape
"I said I was sorry, I didn't know what else to say ... it was a crime scene now."
Gagged and hog-tied victim died 'in unimaginable pain' - court told
The trial of two men accused of an Auckland murder has begun in the High Court.
Police rape trial: 'I did not cheat... I was sexually assaulted'
The defence claims the incidents between the two officers was a "pre-arranged hook-up".
Husband loses $250k claim against former wife
The case featured secret recordings and attempts to rekindle their sexual relationship.
Amber-Rose's father thanks the country outside court
After the sentencing, Amber-Rose's father Shane thanked the country outside court. Video / ODT