'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.
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Appeal from beyond the grave: Peter Ellis' case to go before Supreme Court
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'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori
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Mosque gunman's sentencing: Number of victims who can attend halved
More details released about the upcoming sentencing of the Christchurch mosque attacker.
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Overseas-based victims already arriving in NZ to witness justice.
Covid-19: Chief Justice orders halt to all jury trials
Jurors summonsed to attend, or are serving on Auckland trials are excused from attendance.
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Over two years since the crash claimed two young boys' lives, their parents want justice.
Children's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family Court
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Playing games with the lives of rape victims should be a step too far for any party.
Green MP fires shot at NZ First over courtroom changes for rape trials
'I cannot express how disappointing and strange it is' - Jan Logie on NZ First.
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Backlog of criminal charges over restriction breaches during alert levels 2, 3 and 4.
Mosque attack: Dozens apply for special exception to attend gunman's sentencing
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Mosque attack: Coronial inquiry on hold
Chief coroner yet to decide whether inquest will be held.
Auckland District Court working to improve efficiency
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Revealed: Taxpayers' legal bill for Christchurch terrorist
Details of the legal work and some of the taxpayer costs for the case have been released.
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