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'Left to rot': Christchurch woman accused of stabbing partner, dumping body in garden

A jury has heard shocking details about how Martin Berry was killed and buried in his yard

'In a lot of pain': Jay-Jay Feeney's brother still has pellets in body after CBD shooting

An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.

How will history judge NZ's mothballed MIQ system?

Now MIQ is getting scrapped, the question remains: Was it fit for purpose?

'Stakes are high': Police seek $10m of property linked to Head Hunter boss

Police allege Head Hunters pay a 20 per cent cut of any criminal profits to the gang.

'Disastrous for his career': Dunedin student appeals conviction

Accused's application was turned down in the District Court so he went to the High Court.

Stretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleas

The Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.

Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges

New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.

A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors

It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.

Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer

The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.

Psychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrong

Two psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.

Destiny Church member charged alongside Brian Tamaki for lockdown protest to plead guilty

Paul Craig Thompson is accused of having attended two Auckland Domain protests in October.

Anti-marina protesters lose another Waiheke battle

The protester's lawyer cited the developer's conduct which escalated the situation

Labour Party art auctions: Charged businessmen also accused in National donations case

The donations involved art auctions and a Chinese imperial robe at a Labour Party event.

Mosque attacks: Terrorist challenges 'errors' in final report

March 15 gunman wants coronial inquiry to correct 'factual inaccuracies'.

Protester accused of driving car at police named, granted bail

Protester in court after confrontations at Parliament.

'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays

Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.

Meth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P production

Steven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.

GP suspended for anti-vax views begins District Court appeal

Two doctors suspended for misinformation are appealing the Medical Council's decision.