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Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight

Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.

'Living in fear': Inside the life of an innocent gang shooting target

Auckland woman left triggered and traumatised by shooting at her home.

'Gut-wrenching': Emotions high in court as visually impaired driver jailed for motorcyclist death

The driver is short-sighted and admitted he was "used to making things out".

Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday

The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.

Amber Heard's lawyer says the actress will appeal - now we know why

Amber Heard cannot afford to pay her ex-husband Johnny Depp, lawyer claims.

Disgraced lawyer launches bid to return to law

Disgraced lawyer Davina Murray has launched a bid to get her legal career back.

Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm

Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".

Grim reality behind Johnny Depp, Amber Heard ruling

The damage done to their careers after weeks of excruciating testimonies is significant.

Guilty verdict spells disaster for Amber Heard

Amber Heard's astonishing court loss signals worst is yet to come for the Aquaman star.

Strike-off sought for former Russell McVeagh partner

The case became fundamental to starting New Zealand's #MeToo movement.

Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier

Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.

Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?

More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced

Greens make final push to reduce Three Strikes sentences

The Greens want Three Strikes offences re-examined after the law is repealed.

Sasha Borissenko: More for legal aid, but still 'oily rag' rates

What Budget 2022 has delivered for a system in crisis.

Heard and Depp are both losers in their bitter courtroom battle - here's why

The trial will have ramifications beyond which multi-millionaire has to pay up.

Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres

Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.

Why Johnny Depp has 'already won' defamation case

Regardless of the jury's decision, Depp has won back the public's approval, lawyers say.

'Monster' v 'Performer': Why Depp could lose defamation case as jury deliberates

The gloves came off as both parties got their final chance to sway the jury.