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'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls
He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
BDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignored
Woman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her.
The mushroom mystery: Erin Patterson's emotional court testimony
She denies intentionally poisoning the victims, calling it a tragic accident.
'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000
A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.
‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishes
Government ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.
'Regime of corruption': Divisive election to choose judges by vote
Voter turnout was about 13% of 100 million eligible voters.
'The defence will call Erin Patterson': Alleged poisoner to testify
She has chosen to take the stand and give evidence at her triple-murder trial.
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
Australian mum accused of killing 3yo daughter dies in prison
Lauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
He was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.
Sasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reform
OPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric?
Woman stole stranger's identity to create a fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.
Victims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts funding
One victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.
Couple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window dispute
They won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.
Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago
Michael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to five sexual offences
Comedian and actor's trial is set for June 3, 2026, and may last four to five weeks.
Erin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in court
Messages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.
Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare
She alleged Diddy committed violence, including sexual assault.
'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo
A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.
Confessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plot
A senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.
Mother jailed for life for selling daughter, 6, to healer
The public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.
Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.
'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment
'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.
'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
The jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.
US to revoke visas for Chinese students linked to Communist Party
New visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.
'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidence
Judge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.
Retired surgeon jailed for 20 years in France's largest paedophile trial
The surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.
'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence
'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.
Comanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's family
A prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.
'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.