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Manslaughter trial: Man fused to recliner died quickly — expert

Malia Li is accused of neglecting stroke victim Lanitola Epenisa, who died in 2016.

Charges laid: Media outlet accused of Family Court breach after baby uplift story

The report related to the "reverse uplift" of a baby by police and Oranga Tamariki.

Murder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court told

Northland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.

'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partner

Northlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.

High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC

Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.

'You gutless pig': Outburst in court as man deemed insane, not guilty of murder

An ex-convict told psychologists he thought the woman was either a witch or a vampire.

Death in a recliner chair: Defendant says 'hard man' husband refused help

Malia Li is accused of neglecting Lanitola Epenisa, her husband of nearly 20 years.

Detective needed frequent breaks at 'disgusting' death scene

Lanitola Epenisa was found dead in his recliner in 2016. His widow is accused of neglect.

Te Papa assault: Name suppression continues for accused

The man charged with a fatal assault outside Te Papa will keep his name secret for now.

Bridget Simmonds murder trial: Mother tells of daughter's final visit

Northland woman tells mother her partner assaulted her, causing fractured ribs.

Pike River final sealing on hold – reports

Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.

Assault on woman lasted more than an hour, jury told

Northlander and his nephew on trial in relation to the death of mother-of-two.

Murder-accused: I just wanted to help my new friend

'Brother, hold this': Seconds before attack on fatal day in maximum-security recounted.

Duo face jury in relation to the death of Northland woman

Crown opens its case with an address to the jury in the High Court at Whangārei.

$350k defamation payout to businessman follows debt collector, Winston Peters 'fraud' allegations

Christchurch quake claim advocate Bryan Staples' High Court win after gang-linked dispute.

Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine

Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.

Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed

Shocking number of cases over the last decade.

'Fight, flight or freeze' expert at fatal jail shanking trial

Prison murder trial jury hears evidence about 'fight, flight or freeze' stress responses.