Jury deliberations set to begin in Erin Patterson murder trial
The 50-year-old is accused of using death cap mushrooms in a fatal lunch.
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British doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet care
Authorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
Alcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.
Opinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disaster
Slash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.
Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community
Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.
Shark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to Rarotonga
He wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.
Team NZ win apology, settlement over 2020 America's Cup whistleblower affair
The settlement ends five years of legal action, with both sides suing the other.
Elder-Holmes on deadline: $5000 fine due for promoting online gambling
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'Tremendous win': Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling on powers
Democrats criticised the decision, calling it a step toward authoritarianism.
From the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei Bao
True crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch.
WorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned
The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.
Cover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter case
One man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.
Son of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuse
His accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.
Mississippi man who spent nearly 50 years on death row executed
He was Mississippi’s longest-serving and oldest death row inmate.
'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customers
Watercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.
Vietnam nearly halves number of crimes punishable by death, limits capital punishment
Vietnam has ended the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage and graft.
Diddy trial nears end as both sides rest cases, closing arguments next
The final phases of the high-profile proceedings have been ushered in.
Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.
Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo
They believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
Serial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court told
The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.
US Supreme Court to hear Rastafarian prison haircut case
Damon Landor's dreadlocks were cut in a Louisiana prison, violating his beliefs.
Suspect in McCann case to be released early after fine paid
Christian Brueckner's release moved to September 17 after a fine was paid.
Supermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in fines
The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in Wellington
Police seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.
Daughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fall
The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.
Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.
'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutiny
There are frustrations over back-up trials and claims they're not tackling backlogs.
$175k in costs awarded in $10 million Auckland mansion stoush
Ningfei Du was refunded his $1m deposit for the Remuera home.
Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards
Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.
Senior lawyer censured after drink-driving and 'flagrant disobedience' of driving suspension
David Fordyce previously had a blemish-free career of more than 30 years.
The Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too
OPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.
Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras
A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.