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Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour

Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.

Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row

Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.

Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year

Handful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.

Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

Reality TV's Josh Duggar receives sentence in child porn case

The former reality star and father-of-seven has been given a hefty sentence.

Johnny Depp calls Amber Heard's allegations 'insane'

Depp has retaken the stand as a rebuttal witness.

Man who stomped victim into a coma denied parole

Psychologists disagree about the risk of releasing Ahu Taylor, who kicked a man 23 times.

Supermodel Kate Moss set to testify in Johnny Depp trial

The supermodel will be called as a witness after Heard referenced her in her testimony.

Prince Andrew's secret 'daily meetings' with the Queen

The disgraced prince is reportedly doing all he can to make it up to Her Majesty.

Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising

Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.

Lotto heartbreak: When the champagne stops flowing - the cost of winning big

They say money can't buy happiness, and some of Lotto's big winners prove the adage true.

Hammer attack murderer sentenced to 18 years' jail, was on bail at time

Man who killed wife's new partner was on bail subject to protection order,trespass notice.

Court battle over Russian superyacht in Fiji

Case highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.

Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision

"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.

Amber Heard's sister: Depp hit me too

Whitney Henriquez has recalled a moment Depp was close to pushing her down the stairs.

Woolworths wins 'landmark' $325,000 costs award

Spreydon Lodge, which owns land next door, had objected to the Woolworths development.

Man arrested after alleged South Otago hit-and-run

The accused is due to appear in Dunedin District Court later this month.

Murder accused to appear next in Northland court, police appeal for information

Two charges have been laid: murder involving a firearm & unlawful possession of a firearm.