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Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts
Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.

Los Angeles protests: California Senator forcibly removed from press conference
He was there to ask about immigration enforcement but was handcuffed.

High-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault case
Tim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.

Inquiry to consider if judge should be removed after NZ First incident
The inquiry relates to Ema Aitken's behaviour at the Northern Club last year.

'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuse
Doctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises.

'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for years
The man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release.

Mushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness box
Erin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.

Mark Lundy's media silence raises concerns over freedom of speech
Mark Lundy is banned from speaking to the media or posting on social media.

'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordeal
A court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.

‘Risk to community’: The ‘gap’ in child sex offender system, how ministers responded
A key risk was offenders could enter and reside in New Zealand undetected.

Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.

Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him
The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.

'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friends
The serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.

Drunk man's violent attack on woman while watching Netflix
Walterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.

'Sham' lawsuit: Blake Lively's legal victory over Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni plans to amend claims against Blake Lively after dismissal.

Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.

Driver accused of fatal Auckland bus stop assault appears in court
A 61-year-old was later found unresponsive at the bus stop.

Founders of 'orgasmic meditation' firm guilty of forced labour scheme
New York Times: The trial featured testimony about sexual acts rarely described in court.

'Very stressed': Alleged poisoner disputes claims in court
Erin Patterson claimed she left hospital due to not being prepared for an overnight stay.

Two charges dropped against soldier in court martial for recordings
Two charges against Corporal Smith were dropped in the Court Martial.

Meth-smuggling bigamist who dodged deportation for 28 years jailed for rape
He was once known as the longest-serving remand prisoner in New Zealand history.