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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.

'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.

Conviction quashed for man who photographed beach teens

A man convicted of taking photos of teens in togs with a zoom lens has won his appeal.