Latest from High Court

Ex-MP loses appeal for $9k shoplifting spree, conviction to stand

Judge: 'Consequences of conviction cannot be said to be ‘out of all proportion’.'

Who killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts today

A Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.

Company director 'blackmails' employee for $1.2m after he allegedly stole $400k

Justice Lang said Hua Wu signed an agreement under duress – but took too long to complain.

Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU

The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.

'I’ve just signed my life away to that woman': Partner's plea for help after changing will

The alterations, made when he had dementia, meant less went to his three daughters.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years

When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

The nickname that enraged a gang member and left a man with a bullet in his chest

A chance meeting at a store led to a shooting, police hunt and three people being charged.

'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution

The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.

'He was going to die': Whānau of inmate who has been on hunger strike for 92 days

Francis Shaw: 'My hunger strikes are political actions not evidence of illness'.

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman files appeal after shoplifting conviction

She was convicted in June for a $9000 shoplifting spree.

Justice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact families

One barrister says the court delays are hurting people.

Cricket bat killer explains 'disgusting act' 12 years on

Man who bashed stepdad to death finally offers some insight.

Eight years after shooting man in the gut, killer returned to prison on gun charge

'I hope when you dream you see his ghost,' the victim's father once told Bodi McKee.

'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now named

Julia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.

Killer convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court case

The jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.

Home detention for Auckland rugby player whose partner died during kidnapping

“I thought a grown man would run out of tears by now,” the victim's father said.

Year-long wait for trial in Ariki Rigby murder case

Justice Karen Grau acknowledged emotions were 'very raw' for victim's family.

$157k fraud spree: Forged IDs, bogus cards, and $80k rental car that was never returned

He rented an $80k Toyota, never returned it, and stole via fake credit cards.