Killer and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unit
The convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.
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Beneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.
Teen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'
He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.
Prisoner held 33 days longer than his sentence loses $11k compensation
Court of Appeal issues decision after deputy registrar and judge make mistake.
Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says
The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Pair charged over 'horrific' child abuse, conspiring to lie to cops
The two people are also accused of conspiring to lie to police.
Crown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensation
A new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.
Law Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into court
A code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified
Positive outcomes are better for our community - Minister McKee
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'Under our watch': Programme for at-risk youth breaks silence after teen kills camper
The teen was on a programme for troubled youth when he killed Adrian Humphreys.
From hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prison
Police caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.
Auckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detention
Poa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.
Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney
Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.
Luxury hotel chain's missing $50k surfaces after accidental transfer
Habitat Hotels had to take Hamilton Movers to court to get its money back.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen appears before Parole Board
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
Man charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accused
The man, woman and a third person have been charged with the murder of Euan Mackey.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.
Inside the history of employment disputes of stood-down Green MP's husband
ERA decisions highlight a history of issues with Hoff-Nielsen's companies.
Christchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in US
Christchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
'The next best thing to time travelling': Kiwi's astonishing find on UK farmland
The 3000yo artefact is with the UK courts which are deciding if it is legal 'treasure'.
'The courage it took to escape': Man kidnapped by armed Rebels, bound, thrown in boot
The victim didn't know whether he would live or die.
Second person arrested in connection with Raglan man's death, dog's mystery gunshot wound
Maniapoto was found lying on a road, dead, last week. A dog named Napier was also shot.
Attempted murder at school: Teen tried to kill schoolmate over love triangle
'If arrested, it is what it is' were the final words in the note stored on his phone.
'I felt half my face, my jaw drop': Man disfigured by gangster yelling 'Killer Beez'
He was left with a 10cm scar after being cut from his ear to his mouth.
'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double
Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
Woman jailed for fatal breast job
Woman's bail revoked, full-time prison term “realistically inevitable", judge says.
Pātea seabed mining fight continues
Today is the first of an eight-day hearing to reconsider the application.
Kids' rugby trip money allegedly stolen by coach, wife
Parents became suspicious when they started planning a second trip.
Troubled tenant stabbed landlord multiple times before locking herself in her room
'She violently attacked her landlords, who had twice welcomed her into their home.'
Govt stops putting general Treaty of Waitangi clauses in legislation
NZ First wants Treaty matters decided by Parliament, not the courts.