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Coroner Christopher Devonport died after an accident at his home.
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Two of several British papers have explained why they chose to name the accused.
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Lawyers: Ongoing suppression breaches in Grace Millane case endanger trial
'The publicity about the accused undermines the prospect of finding an impartial jury.'
Grace case and Google: NZ's name suppression laws a 'nonsense': MP
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Hans Dalton's responsible clinician will give evidence behind a shroud of anonymity.
Samoan Govt refuses to disclose evidence over Kiwi's death
An inmate was initially charged and convicted with the mentally ill Kiwi man's murder.
MoJ's offer to striking staff includes gender pay gap working group
The offer also includes an across-the-board pay increase for July 2018 to June 2020.
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Justice ministry and striking staff break deadlock
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Social service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'
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Justice Ministry, union talk before mediation
Senior leaders from both sides met to discuss resuming pay dispute negotiations.
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High-profile lawyer says Chief Judge's order 'undermines' strikes
Ron Mansfield says the Chief Judge's order has made lawyers "complicit with the ministry".
Employment Court orders Ministry of Justice into mediation
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Courtroom violence brings calls to end strike action
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'Court brawl due to Ministry of Justice strikes'
"The safety of people attending the court is at increased risk."
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Court strikes: Staff refuse to sign legal documents
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