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Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.
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'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
Archibald McKenzie's body was found in a Kawakawa car park last month.
Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.
Snapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex acts
Her lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.
'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance
Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper
Double-murder trial aborted after just one day
He was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.
Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.
Russell Brand faces court over multiple sexual offence charges
He is due in Westminster court today but may not attend the hearing.
'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licence
Family of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'.
Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful
OPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.
US judge orders release of Columbia student detained by Trump administration
Mohsen Mahdawi, 34, was arrested at his citizenship interview in Vermont.
'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman
Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.
'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown says
Joseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.
And justice for all? Why Goldsmith says access is ‘imperfect’, and what to do about it
Goldsmith: 'I'd love to have lots of money to throw around, but I don't.'
'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones
The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers
'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.
Why Virginia Giuffre's lawyer wants Prince Andrew to apologise
Duke settled out of court with Giuffre in 2022 for an estimated $20 million.
Mushroom poisoning trial: Court hears why in-laws were allegedly invited to lunch
Erin Patterson denies she deliberately served a poisoned meal.
Trade Me auction of prison uniform prompts police probe
Corrections said it was trying to determine who the seller was.
‘**** off’: Stephen Stone storms out of courthouse after Crown's double murder retrial bid dropped
Stone spent 25 years in prison following the 'Gone Fishing' cold case trial in Auckland.
Released mental health patient kills for second time
The man has twice been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
US House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated images
The bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
A probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.
Wife attacked husband with Parkinson's before stabbing herself
He struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answers
Parole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed.
Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
Should Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decide
Coroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.
Jailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme Court
Damin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party.
Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.
'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches
An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.
How desperate business loan led single mum into meth syndicate’s inner circle
Reaching out to loan sharks over WeChat turned out to be a bad idea. She is now in jail.
Australia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist
He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.
Sister's kindness ends in sibling stand-off at Tenancy Tribunal
The brother also parked unused cars on the property and added an extension to the cabin.