Covid-19 scare: Woman at centre of court lockdown 'hurt and upset' after backlash
The woman was now on leave after comments on social media.
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The court house went into lockdown before 10am today.
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Sounds killer kept behind bars: Full reasons revealed
Scott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
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After a thrilling year, Judith Collins is writing a thriller over the summer break.
Ministry of Justice worker dealing meth arrested in carpark
'You'll never be able to work in a job like that ever again', judge tells ex-court worker.
How gunman's terror plot, tell-tale signs went undetected; PM, police apologise
Royal commission of inquiry report into March 15, 2019 attacks finally revealed.
Never again: How will NZ prevent future terror attacks?
Royal commission report into Christchurch mosque shootings released this afternoon.
Juror's fatal collapse at Manukau District Court
Trial the juror was sitting in had adjourned before they collapsed in the retiring room.
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Marlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - again
Watson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".
Businessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years ago
Craig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.
Catholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret
"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.
'I thought it was a scam': Waikato man's shock at historic fine demand
The Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.
'Money grubbing': Justice staff use lockdowns to sting motorist with 11-year-old parking fine
Kevin Longley got a rude shock when told he had an unpaid ticket more than a decade old.
Interpreting Christchurch terrorist hearing: Not in my home country
One person's encounter with humanity in Aotearoa in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
Videos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual acts
Laken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.
Equestrian says partner 'compelled' her to help him in child sex acts
Cambridge equestrian Laken Rose is defending 61 charges relating to child sex acts
Five-year battle: Kim Dotcom in line for new taxpayer payout
Entrepreneur faces extradition to the United States on charges of copyright infringement.
Referendum results: PM explains why she said yes to cannabis reform
Jacinda Ardern said her vote was a personal vote.
Christchurch terrorist's lawyer ordered to pay $13k for talking to media
Richard Peters was the first lawyer to represent Brenton Tarrant as the duty solicitor.
Can you stop for police on yellow lines? Appeal bid rejected
Robert Terry argued he couldn't stop for police due to the yellow dotted lines.
PM: Mosque killer 'unlikely' to be sent back to Australia
Talks not over, but families and survivors suggest they want him in NZ.
Euthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to die
Victoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?
Health issues halt rehab programme for gang member
The Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.
Mentally ill woman who killed neighbour remains 'undue risk'
Christine Judith Morris was declined parole as she remained an 'untreated prisoner'.
Women's prison run by 'punitive culture'
Damning internal review of Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility at Wiri.
Appeal from beyond the grave: Peter Ellis' case to go before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has allowed the late former childcare worker to appeal his conviction.
'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori
Force was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.
Mosque attacks sentencing: 'This is a day for justice that we have long been waiting for'
The sentencing of the convicted mass killer begins in Christchurch today.
Suicide numbers lowest in 3 years, Coroner slams rumours about spike during lockdown
There were 31 fewer deaths in the year to June.
Coroner delays: Six-year wait for grieving family closure
There is a backlog of grieving families waiting for coroner reports, despite hired relief.
Mosque gunman's sentencing: Number of victims who can attend halved
More details released about the upcoming sentencing of the Christchurch mosque attacker.