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Judge tosses prison sentence for Billy Te Kahika, who defied Covid lockdown with protest

'I’m a little bit of a stunned mullet,' he told the Herald after learning of the reversal.

Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death

A manslaughter trial is slated for August.

Female prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections

Sharon Irwin's arm was broken in two places by the maximum security inmate.

Young woman convicted of teen's manslaughter loses another name suppression bid

Her lawyers argued online cancel culture would cause extreme hardship.

James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review

Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.

Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation

The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.

Man's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rules

Ex-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.

17yo murderer took laughing selfie video with bloody knife next to dying stranger

Police later found rap lyrics on the teen's phone in which he bragged about the killing.

Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole

Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.

New reports sought on Tauranga murder-accused's fitness to stand trial

One report will explore whether she was legally insane at the time of the alleged killing.

'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies

The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.

Teen who killed stranger with martial arts kick released from prison

He will now serve five months of home detention for the admitted manslaughter.

Motorist pleads not guilty to killing unborn child during illegal street race

Police said the defendant hit a pregnant pedestrian during a street race.

Drug importer who surrendered to authorities gets sentence reduced

High Court judge gives Aiyaz Umarji credit for returning to NZ to face justice.

'My brain went ding': Juror fined $250 for contempt of court

In looking up information online the man didn't think he'd be breaking court rules.

Teen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissed

The teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.

Refugee abused as a boy in camps grew up to become a rapist in NZ

He spent four years in refugee camps as a young child.

Family of Kaikohe grandmother Linda Woods tearful as man pleads guilty to manslaughter

The public gallery was filled with Woods’ family and friends, many of whom were emotional.