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Businessman freed from prison, another exonerated in GFC fraud case
The Court of Appeal quashed several convictions after a challenge by three businessmen.
Split verdicts for Auckland cop accused of Taser assault
The cop was accused of threatening the woman by pressing his Taser on her forehead.
Police 'trespassed' in holiday home meth lab
Police had no right to go onto the property where the meth lab was hidden, a lawyer says.
Mosque video teen 'incredibly disrespectful'
Schoolboy, 16, banned from using internet outside of study.
More time for inmates in Killer Beez revenge attack, acquitted guards return to work
Three prison guards were also charged and later acquitted over the vicious prison fight.
Taser assault claims: 'Nonsense and lies' says cop's lawyer
'I wouldn't sit here and lie under oath, what reason would I have?' Woman tells court.
Mosque shooting case: Accused won't appear in court tomorrow
A 28-year-old Australian national denies being the March 15 gunman.
Police push for use of 'secret evidence' against blogger
Should police be allowed to use secret evidence to defend themselves?
Ōtāhuhu shooting: Duo deny murder
The two alleged killers have denied murdering a 21-year-old at an Auckland park.
Massey homicide: Man's suppression continues
A woman was fatally stabbed in Massey last month.
Baby death tragedy: Experts slam Coroner's alcohol and breastfeeding link
A Coroner linked a baby's death to the fact her mother drank before breastfeeding.
Teen, 17, admits possessing mosque attack video
The teenager's lawyer is seeking permanent name suppression.
Cop on trial: 'I'll f***ing Taser you'
A constable is accused of assaulting a woman while trying to elicit information from her.
Cop on trial accused of assaulting woman with Taser
A confrontation in the SkyCity Casino carpark saw a police officer criminally charged.
Drink-drive suspect goes free - police had no right to enter driveway: judge
Driver was unsteady on his feet and smelt of alcohol but police arrest faulted.
Mike Hosking talks exclusively to convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis before Supreme Court hearing
Mike Hosking talks exclusively to convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis before Supreme Court hearing. Audio / Newstalk ZB
555 primary school kids arrested: What they told cops
Why are so many youngsters being picked up? Police say poverty is a factor.
$50k damage spree: 5 cops hurt, 3 patrol cars off road
He convinced a camper to lend him the car for a funeral. It was never returned.
NZ suppression orders might soon be enforceable overseas, says minister
An agreement would mean "mutual recognition" of court orders between countries.
$144m mega meth bust: Man arrested trying to flee NZ
"We found the second male at the airport trying to flee the country."
Tow truck driver charged with fraud, making false statement to police
There have also been reports of thieves using unmarked tow trucks to steal cars.
Doctor in Samoan prison death case stays secret
During an inquest the doctor's management of care and medication regime were questioned.
IRD claims Tongan King's lawyer owes $245k; High Court declares him bankrupt
The barrister has acted in several big cases, including for Maori TV fraudster John Davy.
Prisoner charged with attempted murder
Prisoner charged with attempted murder of another inmate.
Prison for man who had relations with underage girl
He was granted name suppression due to having an upcoming trial for other matters.
Further driving conviction for killer drunk driver
Drunk driver killed taxi driver when he sped through central Auckland, ran red lights.
'Beast of Blenheim' free despite sex crime denials
The now 72-year-old will return to his cottage on the Whanganui Prison grounds.
Ten arrested, luxury cars seized in massive drug bust
Raids saw armed police swoop on 17 properties in Auckland, Canterbury and Southland.
Corrections wants strict tabs kept on recidivist child sex offender
Corrections are seeking a court order to strictly monitor a repeat child sex offender
St Lukes jewellery smash and grab: Police make fourth arrest
A 17-year-old male will be facing a number of charges, including aggravated robbery.
Alleged toddler killer fights for secrecy
A 51-year-old Auckland man was arrested and charged with murdering the boy.
Teen jailed after attack on nursing student
Student bashed while walking to her car is suffering from flashbacks and panic attacks.
Beast of Blenheim claims Crown abused judicial process
Police have remained tight-lipped over why Stewart Murray Wilson was reinvestigated.