National is accused of using Eminem's track. So what are the arguments for and against?

Judge warns it will take 'months' to review evidence of National Party copyright case.

Two teenage boys arrested over armed robbery in Christchurch.

Two years in jail for man guilty of selling steroids online.

She sued her daughter and won over $368,000 in loans - now the daughter's "disowned" her.

OPINION: Sperm donor from Prison? I was lost for words when the story hit the headlines.

Editorial: Prisoners do not have a right to be given an opportunity to donate sperm.

A sex-offending dance teacher has been denied parole for a second time.

It was four years ago to the day that Anthony Sannd stole a $130,000 Ducati motorcycle.

It's taken more than four years for a resolution in the case involving Matthew Young.

Expert's report on seclusion in prisons and mental health units reveals poor practices

Fatal bus crash driver to reappear in court next month.

Kenneth Wolnak sentenced over crash on Coastal Highway 60 which killed two people.

Head Hunter William 'Bird' Hines and two associates have been given long jail sentences.

Two sex assault convictions since 2012 arrival, yet man on resident visa allowed to stay.

Could brain scans place a suspect at a crime scene? Science says yes.

The man pleaded not guilty to charges including sexual connection and indecent assault.

A man charged over NZ's biggest cocaine seizure is seeking donations through Givealittle.

Man to appear in court after Christchurch shooting.

An innocent man who spent 10 months in a South Island jail will not get compensation.

South Island man spent nearly a year behind bars. Then she admitted she lied.

A prominent couple is in court about alleged assaults and abuse during marriage.

The girl was savaged by a police dog when she did not respond to an officer's calls.

Blood detected on toddler's cot, vest, sleepsack, and baby security blanket, court hears.

Visitor appears in Nelson court to admit two charges of careless driving causing death.

There won't be any update to abortion law despite a Government-appointed committee calling for one and reporting problems with the current legislation.

Data-crunching tells how many of us will commit crimes or become victims.

Brazilian backpacker tells court man sliced off her bikini and tried to rape her.

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

The Parole Board deem high profile and long serving inmate Arthur Taylor too dangerous for early release, a report released today has revealed.