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'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls

'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'

Explosive claims about Johnny Depp's finger

The house manager who found Depp's severed fingertip has testified in court.

Judge threatens to remove laughing Johnny Depp fans from courtroom

Judge Azcarate has lashed out at laughing fans during the defamation trial.

Depp recording warned of a 'bloodbath'

Audio clips played to the jurors of actor shouting vulgarities at his wife.

Unlawful: Homeless and mentally unwell man locked up for longer than law allowed

Victims and defendants are suffering the consequences of delays in mental health reports.

Bizarre detail exposed about Amber Heard's online support

A strange detail has emerged about the actress's army of supporters on social media.

Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections

Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.

Kris Jenner's murderous claim about Blac Chyna

The famous "momager" has made a shocking new claim against her son's ex.

Winona forever: Court hears how Amber Heard felt about Depp's tattoo

The latest court hearing has revealed what Heard thought of her ex-husband's tattoo.

'I wanted to eyeball her': Granny confronts woman who stole her phone in court

She wanted to see the woman who threw her iPhone - and memories - in the bin.

Sex, drugs and students: Teacher keeps job after 'inappropriate' podcast

Chch teacher slammed for 'inappropriate and offensive' comments on podcast episode.

Judge orders Covid jab for kids, bans dad from contact until they're vaccinated

Doctor: Children with pre-existing conditions have the most to gain from being vaccinated.

Conviction quashed for childcare worker who had threesome with minor

An appeal was granted for a former child-care worker decades after she was convicted.

Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council

The court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.

Attempted murder charge laid after victim found in ditch

The 47-year-old victim was found with life-threatening injuries in Mahia on March 1.

High Court rules vaccination mandates for educators and health workers justified

Justice Francis Cooke said the mandates were justified limitations on NZers' rights.

Former employee admits taking bribes for contracts in roading corruption case

The alleged scheme saw millions of dollars in bribes and contracts exchange hands.

Broadcasting students feel 'unsafe' after student accused of assaulting another allowed back into course

The Herald understands the young man will return to class in a few months.