Family violence cases top 200 each week
District court judge says courts need more resourcing to deal with domestic violence.
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Turk fears religious, political persecution if deported
The former Kiwi student made anti-Islamist and anti-Turkish comments online.
Woman unfit to stand trial for sister's gruesome murder
It's been nearly 10 years since a horrifically burned body was found in a car.
Ex-ANZ manager avoids conviction after increasing his own overdraft to 100k
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to accessing a computer for a dishonest purpose.
Auckland Council, Mayor served and sued
Pro-free-speech group suing Auckland's mayor over controversial speakers' ban.
Auckland businessman liable for $500k supermarket debt
Aaron Drever found personally liable after failing to restart Nosh.
After 21 years, convicted killer's release 'remains some time away'
Man who murdered woman in 1997 now a minimum-security inmate working as a cleaner in jail.
Free-speech group confirms court action
Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux were banned from using council-owned venues.
Sir Bob's remarks used against him
The businessman is suing for defamation over a petition to revoke his knighthood.
Māngere murder: Woman charged over teen's death
The body was found in a vacant Housing New Zealand property this month.
Double killer's weapons project laid bare
Quinn Patterson's cache of weapons was bolstered by a former soldier.
Northland double killer's weapons supplier sentenced
Michael John Hayes supplied machine guns to double-murderer Quinn Patterson.
Entertainer fights to keep name secret on family violence charge
A high profile Kiwi entertainer has appeared in court again after alleged wife assault
Auckland pharmacist loses registration after patient death
A North Shore pharmacist was selling illegal drugs to people, one of whom died.
Nash sees worth in new iwi community justice panel
All three Auckland policing districts now had access to the restorative justice initiative
Kiwi man who distributed child sex abuse images caught by US authorities
Retired widower uploaded 26 images to social media and had another 2000 on his computer.
Former National MP to head Govt's justice reform group
Advisory group tasked with helping reform the criminal justice system.
Judge orders ex-Wendy's Supa Sundaes stores to shut up shop
Franchise dispute with franchisees and parent company has been played out in court.
'How embarrassing': Judge dismisses sleepy juror from sex trial
Juror who nodded off twice in same day dismissed by judge.
Politician's paedophile ring goes to 'highest heights'
Widow alleges her former husband engaged in orgies, group sex.
Name removed from memorial to Supreme Court judge
A memorial for Supreme Court judge Sir Robert Chambers no longer bares his name.
Politician's paedophile ring goes to 'highest heights'
Widow alleges her former husband engaged in orgies, group sex.
Taken: Inside story of the baby kidnapper
Nadene Manukau-Togiavalu lived in a delusional world built on her own lies.
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.