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Former trustee sentenced over $1m theft
The money was stolen from a trust which helps underprivileged people.
Top judge outlines issues with Appeal Court and High Court
President of the Court of Appeal has outlined issues in the justice system in a speech.
Sensible Sentencing Trust founder resigns
Garth McVicar steps down. Sensible Sentencing Trust to be led by new management committee.
Dotcom to take US extradition fight to Supreme Court
The United States wants Kim Dotcom extradited and tried over criminal copyright charges.
Supreme Court allows Craig v Williams defamation appeal
The Court of Appeal ruled $1.27 million in compensation was "excessive or wrong".
Bain retrial judge to review Scott Watson case
Retired High Court judge Sir Graham Panckhurst will review the Scott Watson case.
'I intend to clear my name' - Commodore fights embassy toilet camera charge
Criminal trial looms for NZ's former top military attache.
Man charged with arson after fire in Greymouth
A 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.
Debt not income: Landmark court ruling for beneficiaries
Justice Paul Davison's decision may see a review of prosecutions against beneficiaries.
Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
'Delusional' nanny jailed for bizarre kidnap of newborn
Young nanny scoped out a family to find a baby to steal.
Police worker sues commissioner over performance review
Policewoman's allegedly defamatory performance review now the focus of High Court trial.
'Hero cop' dodges prison over $283k in unpaid taxes
Former constable Gregory Fallon repeatedly failed to pay money owed to IRD.
Knives out as chefs of failed Wellington restaurant fight in court
A defunct fine dining restaurant is at the centre of a legal stoush.
Brother's murder: Man, 25, jailed for life
On Jayden Alexander's 25th birthday he was found guilty of murdering his brother.
Killer who pretended victim was alive to be released
James Cooper, who killed his flatmate and hid the body parts, will be released in July.
'Cowardly thug' sentenced to life for murder of young mum
Turiarangi Tai is just 23 and will now spend much of his life behind bars.
Teen charged with manslaughter of security guard named
Goran Milosavljevic was allegedly felled by a single punch to the head from the youth.
Sentence for synthetics supplier 'incredibly light' says MP
Simeon Brown is pushing for harsher penalties for suppliers.
Crown seizes $314,000 in assets from drug syndicates
The haul included hundreds of thousands of dollars and two vehicles.
Teen appears in court after fatal Rothesay Bay crash
An 18-year-old youth has appeared in court over crash that killed schoolboy.
'Ghostwriter' uni service: More than $2.1m forfeited to police
No charges laid but millions paid in alleged "cheating" service for uni assignments.
Ex CEO wants extra info from Waikato DHB
Reason for embattled former Waikato DHB chief's information-gathering exercise unclear.
Man sentenced for supplying synthetics
Man sentenced for supplying synthetics to a young father who later died
'You killed my boy!' - Courtroom fracas as family confronts accused
Today is exactly five months since Eli Holtz was assaulted at an Auckland intersection.
Buyer of diamante horse head filled with cocaine pleads guilty
Henry Anchondo, known as 'David' during the drug scheme, went on the run.
Honey heist: Businessman sentenced over 480kg of stolen mānuka
Two large pallets full of honey for export were the target of a raid by sticky bandits.
Australian deportee jailed for drug dealing in NZ
Not long after Henry Robati was deported back to NZ his criminal behavior continued.
Auckland firm, director, worker allegedly laundered Gong funds
Xiao Hua Gong was a customer of a downtown Auckland finance firm, now criminally charged.
Jail house lawyer Arthur Taylor continues crusade against the use of prison snitches
Jail house lawyer Arthur Taylor is continuing his crusade to fight against the use of prison snitches in high profile criminal cases. / Mike Scott
Jail house lawyer Arthur Taylor on fighting for a fairer justice system
Despite being convicted for numerous serious crimes Arthur Taylor reckons he has done more good than bad in his role as a jailhouse lawyer fighting for a fairer justice system. / Mike Scott
Little: Sensible Sentencing Trust leaders 'loopy' and 'callous'
A key player in pushing for harsher criminal punishment has been sidelined.