Pair of roading company directors named in bribery case
The SFO charged six people this year over what a judge has called an 'elaborate scheme'.
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The Greens want Three Strikes offences re-examined after the law is repealed.
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Why Johnny Depp has 'already won' defamation case
Regardless of the jury's decision, Depp has won back the public's approval, lawyers say.
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The gloves came off as both parties got their final chance to sway the jury.
Paedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him again
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Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
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Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.
Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year
Handful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.
Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays
The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.
Reality TV's Josh Duggar receives sentence in child porn case
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Johnny Depp calls Amber Heard's allegations 'insane'
Depp has retaken the stand as a rebuttal witness.
Man who stomped victim into a coma denied parole
Psychologists disagree about the risk of releasing Ahu Taylor, who kicked a man 23 times.
Supermodel Kate Moss set to testify in Johnny Depp trial
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Prince Andrew's secret 'daily meetings' with the Queen
The disgraced prince is reportedly doing all he can to make it up to Her Majesty.
Woman kicked out of court for wild Johnny Depp claim
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DHB and defendant take issues with mental health reports to High Court
A DHB is struggling to provide court-ordered mental health reports for offenders.
Johnny Depp's co-stars' surprise admissions
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Bombshell new claim in Amber Heard Aquaman drama
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Amber Heard's late-night visit from star exposes a sad truth
Footage of Amber Heard in an elevator with James Franco revealed an uncomfortable truth.
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
'Desperate situation': Synthetic cannabis dealing leads to death
The dealer had lost his job and was desperate for money to keep his household afloat.
NZ supports call for accountability for Russia war crimes
NZ has joined the US, UK, Australia and Canada in calling for accountability.
Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising
Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.
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Hammer attack murderer sentenced to 18 years' jail, was on bail at time
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Court battle over Russian superyacht in Fiji
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Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision
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