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Damien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.
Sir James Wallace case: Top institutions distance themselves from sex offender
Organisations scramble to remove links to disgraced former rich-lister and philanthropist.
Prisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflicted
He has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.
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Jailed poker champ and meth dealer loses last hand in bid for earlier parole
Shane Thompson, also known as Tamihana, is not eligible for parole until November 2024.
Gang president's manslaughter conviction deemed a miscarriage of justice
Damien Kuru has lost his appeal against his manslaughter conviction.
Supreme Court turns down appeal bid by knife-wielding murderer
Tristan Locke stabbed Mark Cowling to death in dispute over loud music.
Sydney woman who beheaded mother to get early prison release
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Man alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appeal
He will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.
Chinese entrepreneur runs out of options in bid to regain $500k lost in scam
Couple gave half a million to woman who promised to help them gain residency.
Controversial hotel bed tax approved by country's highest court
After a lengthy legal battle, Auckland Council's hotel bed tax is approved.
Robber goes to Supreme Court to keep $5k awarded to victim
Joshua Van Silfhout robbed a lone service station worker of cigarettes and cash in 2010.
Meth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme Court
Jiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.
Rapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejected
Sexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.
Sexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind bars
Rapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".
The Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'
The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.
Crown takes ruling overturning detaining orders to Supreme Court
Mark Chisnall believes his continued detention goes against the Bill of Rights.
Serial Auckland sex offender convicted of breaching home detention conditions
The man appeared in Auckland District Court today.
'No idea': Gang wannabe claims he didn't know of knife
Justin Burke helped carry out a 'hiding' but claims he didn't know it would end in death.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.
'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bid
The Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.
Caretaker paedophile's appeal against conviction thrown out by court of last resort
Makshud Ahmed was a school caretaker when he sexually abused a young boy.
Prominent businessman returns to prison after appeals dismissed
The former rich-lister, however, can still not be named and is seeking another appeal.
US Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror case
Can Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?
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No obvious contender among possible successors to star politician, strong communicator.
‘The truth is finally starting to emerge’: Alan Hall and family speak after Crown conduct referred to police
A report into the conduct of the Crown in the case of Alan Hall now sits with police.
Drug courier's bond with baby helps court case
Jason Brendon Philip was sentenced to home detention, but was later resentenced to jail.