10 court cases that captivated the country in 2018
We look back at some of the top crimes that captivated our readers in 2018.
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The police, the cocaine bust and the racism row
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
The accountant: Why 'Mr X' has name suppression
Mr X has enjoyed name suppression since late 2016 - he will now have it for life.
Lundy asks Supreme Court to review case
It is the latest legal step in the long-running double murder saga.
Northland backpacker owner's prison term reduced
Michael Harris drugged, indecently assaulted and filmed his guests at a Northland lodge.
Police officer helped Kraatskow family through darkest days
One police officer has stepped above and beyond to help the Kraatskow family.
Drink driver jailed for crash that caused Nelson baby's death
The man was sentenced to three years and one month in prison.
New deal reached for Justice Ministry staff
Union says: "Our members only took actions that disrupted the courts as a last resort."
Solo mum denied bail after sexually exploiting teen
Monika Kelly was operating an illegal prostitution service using the 14-year-old girl.
Prison dinner row: Murderer threatened to kill guard
Murderer has six months added to his life sentence.
Top cop Wally Haumaha's 'inappropriate, unprofessional' conduct
Top cop's behaviour while running justice project was 'inappropriate and unprofessional'.
Inside story: The one-punch killer who got home detention
In desolate small towns, a criminal record can be a birthright.
Innocent man's photo wrongly posted next to paedophile's details
The man was subjected to social media abuse and feared for his business.
Jail term increased for mother who sold daughter for sex
She forced her daughter to have sex for money with a man on her 15th birthday.
Family outcry as Petone decapitation murder accused gets suppression
The man accused of murdering a Petone pensioner has been remanded in custody.
Ex Māori Party MP Marama Fox admits drink-driving
Former MP told police she had six glasses of wine earlier in evening.
Victim's mum calls for calm after Rouxle Le Roux death threats
Nathan Kraatskow's mother has called for calm saying she didn't expect it to go this far.
Paedophile teacher's 'clean slate' to work in aged care
Exclusive: Judge allows child sex offender's record to be concealed from the public.
'Too afraid to sleep': Lawyer defends hit-and-run teen after death threats
Lawyer says speculation that her client is from a "privileged" background is wrong.
Learner driver's fatal hit-and-run: 143,000 sign petition
The petition was to get the Crown to appeal Rouxle Le Roux's sentence for a hit-and-run
Anzac Ave stabbing accused keeps name secret - for now
The woman who was stabbed is recovering from her injuries.
Soper: New Chief Justice's eye-watering salary and super scheme
COMMENT: Chief Justice a top public service role which brings in more than PM's salary.
New chief justice wants justice for all, especially the vulnerable
New Chief Justice previously pushed for lower court fees and easier access to legal aid.
Auckland woman faked EU wine export papers
Woman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.
Cormack: The progressive justice reforms of Mark Mitchell
COMMENT: National MPs don't necessarily believe that punishment must be swift and harsh.
Learner driver who killed teen cyclist could face appeal
Rouxle Le Roux had drunk wine and smoked cannabis before she killed a 15-year-old.
Top Auckland businessman loses divorce fight over Maserati and diamond ring
The executive, though, won two bigger parts of the fight.
Bid to pervert course of justice stuns
A man went to extreme lengths to get his victim to change her story.
'No point in you calling': Noel Leeming fined $200k for misleading consumers
Noel Leeming staff led a direct and significant departure from the truth, says ComCom.
'No remorse': 'Heartless' learner driver killed teen
Boy's mum: "My heart is absolutely broken, I don't think it will ever get better."
'The law in NZ does not apply': UK media's Grace defence
Two of several British papers have explained why they chose to name the accused.
Grace suppressions flouted, will prosecutions follow?
The man accused of Grace Millane's murder has had a hard time keeping his name secret.
Outrage over sex slave's 'cruel' sentence for murder
Brown was given a life sentence for killing a client. Now there's a push for her release.
Drunk driver jailed for nearly 4 years after crash kills mate
Tyler Croll-Davis, 24, denied being the driver when police found him after the crash.