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Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner

But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.

Life-in-prison bid for NSW schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’

Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called 'Daddy', a court has been told.

Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse

The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.

Kiwi mum sentenced for killing toddler at cult

Ellen Craig beat her own daughter to death then covered it up for 35 years.

Jarrod Gilbert: What's a King's Counsel initiation like?

OPINION: There's a lot of bowing but it’s not without purpose.

Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market

The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.

Steering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers court

The court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.

'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimony

Pauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.

Pauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells court

The eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.

Māori legal system can help build stronger society, says academic

Legal expert says tikanga can help New Zealand respond to its challenges.

Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ

Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.

'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry fallout

Presbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.

Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked

Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'

The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.

Ngāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereignty

Hearings wrap up in Wellington.

'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree

Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.

Tighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition deal

Legislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.

Portuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plot

Carlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.