Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
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A report into the conduct of the Crown in the case of Alan Hall now sits with police.
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A dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.
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'Worst executed burglary ever': Man who stole police uniform wanted photo for social media
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Hamilton lawyer struck off after tax evasion and spending client funds at Cossie Club
Wayne Revell said he had let himself and the profession down, but wanted to keep working.
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Conspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdown
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EU parliament suspends work on files involving Qatar
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Archives NZ breach allows access to royal commission records
Public could see abuse survivors' sensitive health information.
Tennis legend Becker freed from UK prison early, deported home
The star was jailed for hiding £2.5 million of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.
Two 14-year-olds arrested after Grey Lynn aggravated robbery
A worker and bystanders were assaulted during the robbery.
Trump Organisation secretly held in contempt for hindering tax fraud probe
It "wilfully disobeyed” four grand jury subpoenas and three court orders.
Company ordered to pay more than $500,000 for worker’s death in Wairoa forest
Training and supervision was 'inadequate' in lead-up to death of much-loved father.
Reviews into Alan Hall miscarriage of justice nearly complete
In June, the Supreme Court quashed Hall's conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton.
Hit-and-run death: Name suppression lapses for man charged with murder
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Focus: Mother accused of killing children in suitcases pleads not guilty
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Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
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A Moment In Crime podcast: The covert police inquiry to catch killer of Auckland mum, daughter
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits the murders of Pakeeza Yusuf and 3-year-old Jojo.
Judge who presided over landmark tikanga ruling has died
A well-respected high court judge has died.
Hong Kong jails pro-democracy media tycoon over fraud
It is the latest of a series of cases against prominent pro-democracy activists.
Soldier's death prompts recommendations to change NZDF medical kits
A coroner has recommended defibrillators in all medical kits, and a life jacket review.
‘This isn’t over’: Baby W parents vow to take action
Lawyer for family says bigger issue to be dealt with after baby boy recovers.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
'Shame on them': Colorado shooter’s 2021 case dropped after family's lack of cooperation
Charges were dropped in bomb threat case after terrorised family refused to testify.
Russian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticism
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SkyCity Adelaide sued: Will NZ casinos be probed after Australian charges?
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Woman, almost 90, in court after allegedly assaulting, neglecting disabled person in her care
The alleged victim - a person under the age of 60 - is now in the care of others.
Hospital staff sought police help for baby’s surgery to proceed in blood donor battle
A protest is planned for this morning when the baby’s planned surgery is due.