Woman in court after sex act caused driver to smash through farm fence
Judge acknowledged that woman was not the driver but said her actions played a part.
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A lawyer's conversation with a juror's colleague breached conduct and client care rules.
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Prison guard fired for posting sexual and violent videos wasn't unjustifiably dismissed.
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'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.
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His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.
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Helicopter company fined $315k for fatal 2018 crash
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Police punched and jumped on man during arrest, fracturing his neck and ribs
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Paramedics' arrival thwarted rapist's intention to kill 94yo
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Advertisement for $169 radiation shield misleading
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Two houses seized in alleged cannabis-growing bunker case
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Most junior cop on scene fitted a spit hood during arrest. The suspect died in custody
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Wellington musician allegedly raped sleeping women
The trial for a Wellington musician accused of sexual violation started today.
Stock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'
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'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murder
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David Lyttle clarification: Murder conviction quashed
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'Unenforceable': Court can't order Bad Tenants Facebook group to release information
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Social worker sourced secret files to help family's case in court
As a result, the woman lost the job she had 'poured her heart and soul' into.
Man crushed partner between car and wall during heated argument
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Zero convictions: Pensioners let off climate change graffiti of bank
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'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520
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Ellis case 'unique and groundbreaking', says expert
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Child sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentence
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