'No one is above the law': Five former officers charged with rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death
The charges come nine months after the violent beating during a Jan. 7 traffic stop.
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Trial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping niece
The jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.
New charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearm
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
Cop who retired 13 years ago returns as Deputy Police Commissioner
Pieri Munro left police in 2010 but is back in 2023 to a high profile role.
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Jonty Douglas was helping a mate when he was stabbed to death by a stranger.
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The boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.
Coroner's handbrake warning after mother killed by rolling van
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Auckland homicide: Crown claims pair burned house to destroy evidence
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Hunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigs
The 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.
Christchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possession
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Waikato wahine sworn in as first Māori Employment Court judge
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ChatGPT: AI brilliance or a legal nightmare?
A copyright expert warns that using AI tools like Chat GPT could land you in court.
Rising sportswoman shamed after sexual assault by co-worker
The man was described as "respectful" by his pastor but the judge disagreed.
'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
'Learned his lesson': Jailed Auckland radio host released on home detention
Nate Nauer has been released after five months in prison.
‘Harassment, bullying and overbearing behaviour’: Complaints about judges continue to rise
The number of complaints has almost doubled in the past five years.
Man posed as licensed plumber, wreaks havoc with shoddy bathroom renovation
The homeowner tried to take her life from the emotional stress caused by the poor work.
That ’70s Show actor sentenced to 30 years to life for rape
The actor has received a long sentence after being found guilty of 2 counts of rape.
‘Give me the money’: Armed robber pockets $7k in cash and cigarettes
An exasperated judge has asked when this type of offending will come to an end.
'Complex' Community Magistrates' jurisdiction under review
The Ministry of Justice says the jurisdiction is 'complex'.
Davis defends plans to put youth through justice system
Davis is committed to preventing young people from committing ram raids.
'I hurt mum': Woman who killed mother found to be insane at time
Judge hearing case expresses sympathy to family for 'terrible event'.
Leo Molloy installs 240-volt electric fence at bar as vandals cause $60k damage
Auckland bar owner Leo Molloy spends thousands to hot-wire his bar roof.
Cops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agent
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
‘Egregious practice’: Why children in sex cases are grilled about consent
Chief victims adviser says proposals are the biggest shift in her seven years in the role.
Number of gang members breaching home detention increased 60 per cent in six years
National says the figures are representative of a system "that has got the balance wrong".
Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob
The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".
A waka hourua for Tairāwhiti looks set to sail into uncharted legal waters
High Court threat after parties in Gisborne fail to agree on waka operation.
Support for Lauren Dickason grows - protest planned ahead of sentencing
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Tourist sues Southern Cross for $105k after requiring heart bypass surgery in NZ
It’s all over a policy he bought to cover him for three months.
He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court
The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.