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Stringer sought damages amounting to a total of over $3.5 million.
Parole denied: Man who murdered caregiver at 13 'remains an undue risk'
Relationship with mum-of-two, prison mischief revealed.
'Foolish insensitive act': Supermarket cougher admits offensive behaviour
The man filmed himself coughing and sneezing on other shoppers.
Supermarket cougher refused bail, tested for Covid-19
Man who filmed himself coughing on customers appears in court.
Coronavirus: 'Huge human cost' to court delays, says top judge
Defendants, victims and witnesses are all suffering a human toll due to court delays.
Man accused of spitting on cops tests negative for coronavirus
If positive, the man faced up to 14 years in jail for spreading an infectious disease.
Chief High Court Judge steps down
Wellington-based Justice Susan Thomas will take over the leadership role in late May.
Group accused of prison murder keep names hidden
Blake John Lee died at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo last month from an alleged attack.
Coronavirus: Some court cases mistakenly adjourned
The Ministry of Justice has said at least 59,500 court events a month could be postponed.
Coronavirus: 'No legal power to simply release prisoners'
The Parole Board is operating in a new way for the first time in history due to Covid-19.
Multimillionaire paedophile released from prison
Martin Lawes was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. He spent 18 months behind bars.
Coronavirus: 60,000 court events to be postponed by pandemic
Hygiene officers have been posted to each court, while infrared scanners are also coming.
Life in prison looms for mosque gunman
Legal expert explains what happens next in the sentencing process of the mosque shooter.
Coronavirus: Courts tighten access as people breach lockdown
All people attending court may be required to show identification.
Will the Christchurch terrorist and mosque killer be deported?
Some wonder if the mass shooter will be the first to be sentenced to life without parole.
Kurt Bayer: 'I've never experienced anything like this' - March 15 killer's shock guilty pleas
Having covered some 50 murder trials in my life, I'd never experienced anything like this.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Call to lower prison population to combat spread of virus
"The potential for the spread of coronavirus is incredibly high."
Kiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rules
Some firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.
How mosque gunman's shock guilty plea unfolded
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.