Woman avoids penalty for offering muffins and talking to jurors during sex abuse trial
The judge called the woman's actions "bizarre and inexplicable".
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Top cop trial: 'Due process has been done'
The detective inspector says he now wants to spend time with his family.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
Top police officer not guilty of sex crimes
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke was on trial accused of sexual assaults.
The manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vow
The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.
Man jailed for fatal assault on teen who fired water pistol
The man who fatally assaulted Eli Holtz has been jailed for seven years.
Murder accused enters not guilty plea
Police launched a homicide investigation after a 59-year-old woman died.
'She ran out onto the road': Porsche driver sentenced for death
He swerved as much as he could but could not avoid hitting an 81-year-old pedestrian.
Killer driver Rouxle Le Roux charged with sentence breach
Killer driver will appear in court next month for allegedly breaching home detention.
'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant woman
Man with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.
Uber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deported
Court of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.
Banker and lawyer appeal jail terms over $54m mortgage fraud
The scheme involved bribing bankers to approve fraudulent home loans.
Making of a monster: Phil Taylor on 30 years of covering Malcolm Rewa
Stepmother of rapist and murderer Malcolm Rewa breaks her silence.
'He did not deserve to be killed': Family mourn dead man
"I can't sleep, I can barely eat. Every time I close my eyes I can see it.''
'Justice merged with truth'
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
Steve Braunias: Justice for Susan - and the birthday present Malcolm Rewa deserved
Braunias on the trial of Malcolm Rewa, finally found guilty of Susan Burdett's murder.
'I thought he'd kill me': Rewa survivor's heartbreaking letter
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
Manager jailed for stealing $1.2m of Waitangi Trust cash
Wallace "the Tory" Te Ahuru stole $1.2 million to fund his extravagant lifestyle.
Reactions to Malcolm Rewa's guilty verdict
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
Malcolm Rewa guilty of Susan Burdett's 1992 murder
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
'Unprecedented' sex crimes: Rugby coach jailed for 22 years
"How can you call yourself a man of faith? And have the devil dictate your needs?"
Jury deciding verdict in Malcolm Rewa murder trial
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
Top cop elects to give evidence in trial
"I totally refute these allegations, it just never happened."
'You can be sure he's guilty', Crown tells Malcolm Rewa jury
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
From Subway to the pub at 9.30am: Drunk defendant 'lost control' during crime spree
Man pleaded guilty to burglary, threatening to injure and unlawfully being in a building.
Complainant once praised cop on trial in letter
Letter of praise authored by woman who now accuses cop of sexual assault unearthed.
Susan Burdett's secret: Friend tells of mystery lover
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
Doting dad and tender lover: Malcolm Rewa's defence
COMMENT: Crowd gathers in public gallery for Rewa's four hours in the witness box.
Malcolm Rewa claims secret relationship with Susan Burdett
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
Courthouse evacuated after 'white powder' find
The New Zealand Defence Force's explosive ordnance disposal team has also been notified.
Paper license, bad rego: Supreme Court dismisses Māori jurisdiction challenge
Michael Main's driver's licence was just a piece of paper with a name and "Māori" on it.
Morris: Family justice puts children first
COMMENT: Panel's draft proposal aims to build on 2014 reforms with emphasis on Family.
Exclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug charges
EXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".