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"The potential for the spread of coronavirus is incredibly high."
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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.
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Lower Hutt murderer Nika Abraham refused parole
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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?
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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
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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.'
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Several big trials will now be postponed because of the health crisis.
Appeal allowed: Convicted killer has jail term reduced
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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
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Murdered by his teen babysitter: Mother found son, 9, with knife in stomach
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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."