Favona homicide: Judge rules on insanity plea
The man was charged with the murder of 72-year-old Mohammed Hakim.
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Baby Elijah: Mum who suffocated son found guilty of manslaughter
Elijah Abraham Ngawhika died in August, 2021.
Mum of 5 who drove gang members during fatal attack on 75yo sentenced
Peter Rasmussen, 75, was a rugby league stalwart in South Auckland.
Baby Elijah murder trial: Infanticide or murder?
The jury is considering the charge of infanticide - a law unchanged for 85 years.
Wynyard Quarter neighbours at loggerheads over blocked views
'People had no idea they would be looking up at a concrete wall.'
'Well above average' risk paedophile with seven victims avoids preventive detention
Prosecutors had asked that he be held indefinitely given his reoffending risk.
Auckland man accused of 62-year-old's murder deemed competent to stand trial
A not guilty plea was entered today, four months after the man was charged with murder.
Woman accused of causing well-known local's death can now be named
Andre Wickliffe died after he was allegedly hit while intervening in a fight.
Risk to society: Serial rapist jailed indefinitely following attack on fourth woman
With sexual offences dating back to 1999, he poses a threat to society, judge said.
Man accused of murdering 3-month-old boy appears in court, pleads not guilty
The defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.
Focus: James Shaw on High Court Ruling in his favour over Climate Change Commission advice
Minister of Climate Change James Shaw says New Zealanders can have confidence in the Commission and of the Government’s plans to tackle climate change. Video / Mark Mitchell
Lawyers seeking steeper emissions cuts lose court bid
High Court judge rejects lawyers' challenge to Climate Change Commission advice.
Island tug of love: Mother boarded ship and ‘wrestled’ girl from grandmother
NZ court makes child its ward until custody is sorted out under Tokelauan custom.
'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby son
The mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.
Supreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16
Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.
'Anger, pain and grief': Life sentence brings end to murder case
Second Mongrel Mob member sentenced for life for Peter Lui murder.
Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'
Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.
Teen dad gave up on pro rugby dream for his family, then resentment led him to Comancheros
Samuel Halaholo was sentenced today for supply of meth and MDMA.
Zakariye Hussein jailed at least 13 years for murder of mum-of-four
Zakariye Hussein appeared in the Christchurch High Court for sentencing for the murder of Laisa Tunidau Waka. Video / Supplied
Head boy to meth runner: Former Blues prospect sentenced for Comancheros drug scheme
Police found $20,000 in Lemeki Namoa's bedroom and a vest with Comancheros colours.
'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in court
Teen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.
Case continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'
He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.
'Who is available URGENT': Intruder got called up for a triple shooting that left a victim blind
The bullet went through the eye of the victim and lodged in his brain.
Licenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care order
He believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.
Frightened to death: Man who caused passenger to jump from moving vehicle guilty of manslaughter
Kimleang Youn died weeks after he fell from a moving vehicle in April last year.
Woman who had baby with 501 in NZ could be deported
Elizabeth Bolea has a baby with a co-defendant who was previously deported from Australia.
Missing body: Pair charged with murder
Police lay charges for the killing of a father-of-two who hasn't been seen since December.
Top dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year ban
Barbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.
Head Hunters trial: Two convicted, three acquitted of shooting inside luxury hotel
The shooting followed days of gang warfare between the Head Hunters and Mongols.
Focus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial
Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / Pool
Man sentenced for trying to ‘disappear’ someone close to him
Kevin Tram tried to hire a gang member as hitman for $300.
Head Hunter who opened fire at hotel was lone 'numbskull', lawyers for co-defendants argue
The co-defendants weren't there for cucumber sandwiches and high tea, prosecutors assert.
'She is still the only person who matters': Moana's Pākehā family speak after custody ruling
Moana was taken from her birth mother by Oranga Tamariki at the age of 3.
Schizophrenic man who killed homeless woman unfit for trial, detained in hospital
The man kicked a homeless woman repeatedly in a violent attack without motive.