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Alan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
MH17 verdict does ‘nothing’ to bring Kiwi victim’s family justice or closure
298 people, including two New Zealanders, died in the 2014 downing of flight MH17.
Actor Kevin Spacey to face 7 additional sex charges in UK
The actor will be charged with more charges relating to the same alleged victim.
Man appears in court charged with murder of Anaru Moana
Anaru Moana was last seen in December last year.
Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
Focus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial
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Convicted killer's colleagues not told of criminal history until they saw news linking him to David Bain
Paul Wilson was able to keep his murder conviction secret from workmates for months.
Suitcase homicides: Arrested Korean woman may be extradited ‘soon’ according to NZ Coroner
The South Korean Ministry of Justice says it may 'surrender' the woman in 30 days.
Court to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appeal
Rewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.
‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second time
An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.
Alec Baldwin sues to 'clear his name' in set shooting
Baldwin says he's been fired from jobs because of the fatal shooting on the set of Rust.
Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault
Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.
Man who kidnapped builder over botched job found guilty
William Taranaki Taingahue Rangi was found guilty after a two-hour deliberation.
Oscar-winning director liable for $12.4m in rape case
The 69-year-old filmmaker has been ordered to pay a large sum by the court.
Auckland cop who destroyed own drink driving evidence sentenced
The officer snuck into a station to destroy his blood samples.
Family court step-dad decision may deter blended families, divorce lawyer says
The man paid for designer clothes and bags, holidays and the $24k tuition.
Court and justice staff to take industrial action amid cost of living woes
Court and justice staff in the PSA will work to rule.
Editorial: Name suppression needs close attention
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City of the future? Developers win approval for new hub to house 60,000 people
Huge plans for centre of projected city of 60,000 get green light.
Clive Elliott: Is Aotearoa headed for social apartheid?
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Killer says wife's infidelity brought great shame to family
Shame and despair over adultery magnified by murderer's Indian culture, court hears.
Mongols trial: Self-defence will be ‘easily disproven’, crown says
The crown says the accused would struggle to use self-defence on some of their charges.
McLaren driver Frank Deliu successfully challenges conviction for having wife and son in front seat
The High Court acquitted Frank Deliu because of a legal loophole.
Landlord cited climate change as possible reason for home humidity
Rent reduction ordered of $50/week for damp premises
A Moment In Crime: Murder of a good Samaritan - the tragic death of Austin Hemmings
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of Auckland dad Austin Hemmings.
Baby found dead in hospital rubbish bin - woman charged
Police charge woman in relation to the discovery of a baby's body in a hospital bin
Ardern on office attack: 'Extremely upsetting' incidents becoming more common
PM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.
Does a criminal's 'appalling upbringing' require softer punishment?
Some judges question whether commissioned written cultural reports are really necessary.
‘Lives shattered’: Man jailed after underage teens targeted, ‘plied’ with alcohol for sex
Christchurch man jailed for targeting underage girls for sex
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Boy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without mother
A mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.
Woman admits role in 'retribution' killing of man in his Christchurch home after break-up
'Go and get him', woman urges killer couple.