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Sir Peter hails killers' release
Home-grown movie mogul Sir Peter Jackson has found a new murder mystery to capture his imagination.

Court ends sisters' angry feud
A six-year feud between two sisters over their mother's $250,000 estate has ended in NZ's highest...

Son's outrage over murder verdict
The woman who plunged a knife into her partner's chest has been acquitted of his murder, much to the fury of his son, who was escorted from court after screaming abuse at her. "My Dad didn't even get to see his first grandson...

Rich lister's ex battles for his fortune
The former wife of Sky TV founder Craig Heatley is after her share of his estimated $220 million fortune.

Sir Peter Blake awards: Emerging leaders
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards.

Judge orders Kiwi league star to pay $2.6m claim
Former Kiwis league star Jarrod McCracken must pay $2.62 million after losing a legal battle.

Judge cleared of vandalism wins costs claim against cops
A judge has criticised a police inquiry which accused a retired judge of vandalising a car with a set of keys, saying...

Wife sticks by re-jailed killer
The wife of a former air force sergeant who murdered his first wife and buried her in a forest is standing by her husband.

Sneaky skirt snapper is a bit camera shy himself
Steven Graham likes taking photos up women's skirts - but goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid being photographed.

Killer Clown Fiends face trial
The death of Dean Browne sounds like something from a movie script - at least by the police account.