Latest fromCourts zzz
Internal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusers
Information on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.
Contractor fined for depositing asbestos, arsenic and lead in landfill that leached on to neighbour's property
Drury contractor Prameet Sharma was fined $144,500 for the violations.
Complaints about Hobson's Pledge ad in Herald partly upheld
The ad called to restore 'the foreshore and seabed to public ownership'.
Prosecution guidelines 'an update to what’s already there'
Solicitor-General's new guidelines cover the test for prosecution to diversion schemes.
Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says
The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.
'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother
The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.
Police apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justice
Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.
Old RSA will be turned into new Papakura courthouse
The project is in the Government’s fast-track list of developments.
Diddy’s lawyer reveals rapper's biggest complaint about jail life
US rapper was arrested in New York last month and remains behind bars.
Kiwi-based DJ convicted in Cook Islands for importing drugs
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.
'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now named
Julia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.
'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault
Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.
Two men charged with 'multiple burglaries' across Waikato after early-morning traffic stop
Police say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.
Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car
Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.
'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
William Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.
Teen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdown
Police were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.
Greens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen Tana
The decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
Men who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint named
The men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.
The Ex-Files: Secret recordings and hidden cams trained on ex-partners may not be silver bullet in court
What to consider before presenting evidence in court.
Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist
Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.
Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'
The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.
'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealed
Clyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Anti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strike
Brad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.
KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.