Hundreds mark Judge Rea's retirement after 27 years
Judge Geoff Rea served in Hawke's Bay courts for a quarter of a century.
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Witness says lack of sign language interpreters on TVNZ makes him feel forgotten about.
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Killer offers 'deepest apology' to his victim's family, and to the Blenheim community.
Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
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Two more men appear in court charged with murder of David Kuka
Kuka was killed in February 2018, believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.
Takapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'
Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.
'Centuries of alienation': Sign language needed on live broadcasts
TVNZ said interpreters weren't provided on political debate nights for logistical reasons.
Drug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront past
Tears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.
Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash
Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.
Salvation Army store punch-up: Martial artist in custody after jury finds him guilty
Judge tells attacker that he is 'concerned about the risks you present' if bailed.
Brakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to work
ERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.
Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars
Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.
501 stays in Aussie after hitting boys with broomstick
A Samoan-Kiwi jailed in Australia for assaulting his sons can remain across the ditch.
Will man who spent two decades wrongly imprisoned get compensation?
'I'm comfortable it will be a result in Alan's favour' - Alan Hall's brother Geoff.
'How can we avoid giving this person an entitlement' - ACC adversary
Dozer driver overturns ACC decision declining cover for accident in 1995.
Takapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'
The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.
'I used to see the good in people': Woman indecently assaulted during massage
Tangapiri Teikamata indecently assaulted a young woman during a massage.
Man poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fire
Aaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.
'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisions
The school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.
Attempted murder accused faces further charges
Man accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.
Sallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defence
Accused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".
Former DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ funding
The man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
'Incredibly scary and disturbing': Advertising watchdog bans ad for Hollywood film
The TV ad for the film The Black Phone depicted realistic images of kids covered in blood.
Defence Force wants charges over death of soldier dismissed
NZDF wants charges over SAS soldier's death dismissed; says WorkSafe has no jurisdiction.
Mother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' father
But the judge ruled 'the door should be left open' for the father.
'I could see the veins in his eyes': Dispute over Covid opinions led to blows in Salvation Army store
The accused's self-recorded video following the incident was played to the Napier court.
Māori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold prior
Supreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.
Prisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compo
A prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.
Remuera rental a little too fully-furnished for tenant's liking
The landlord left their belongings, including food, linen and a vehicle, at the property.
Landlord calls tenant a 'bloody idiot with issues'
The landlord also collected mandarins from the tenant's property without asking.