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Political donation rules tightened, wide-ranging electoral law review

Kris Faafoi sets out plan for a review of electoral laws.

40 child sex charges withdrawn against Christchurch businessman, 40 remain

Forty charges have been dropped against alleged child rapist - but 40 still remain.

Student's dorm-room death: Coroner's final report into tragedy of teen who wasn't found for weeks

Coroner's final ruling on death of a Canterbury Uni student in his dorm room released.

Biden administration urges judge to block 'most restrictive' abortion law

The abortion law has no exceptions even in cases of sexual assault or incest.

Alex Jones loses lawsuits over Sandy Hook 'hoax' conspiracy

The conspiracy theorist is liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits.

Auckland Prison inmate accused of two-month escape in court

Te Ariki Poulgrain, 23, allegedly escaped from a medical facility in Grafton in June.

'Aimless, shameless coward': Cop killer's accomplice jailed

Bracken's actions too serious for home detention sentence, judge says.

Kiwi Instagram model sentenced for air rage incident

'I understand there needs to be consequences to my actions,' she told the court.

Man found not guilty of father-in-law's manslaughter

A High Court jury has returned its verdict in a Rotorua manslaughter case.

'That's a pretty expensive pie': Late-night trip stuns judge, lands man in court

Judge has suggested the defendant use modern-day technology to get his next food fix.

Former Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teen

Ben Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.

Cyclist Olivia Podmore's death: Inquiry to be led by high-profile female sports figures and QC

The inquiry into Cycling NZ was commissioned after the 24-year-old's death on August 9.

Charges claiming Bunnings misled customers dismissed

The hardware store says it remains committed to its lowest prices policy after legal case.

Attention deficit disorder contributed to misconduct offence - real estate agent

The work he undertook wasn't minor in nature and certainly required a licence - tribunal.

Youth justice facility escapers found after week on the run

Councillor blasts 'casual' Oranga Tamariki attitude following escape of teens.

Jarrod Gilbert: Prison doesn't usually offer hope. Why this unit is different

Imagine living in lockdown for six years and no tech. How would you adapt to life outside?

Aucklanders try forging letters, driving through paddocks to flee locked-down city

Since lockdown began, 84 people in the city have been charged with Covid-19 offences.

Help offered to get wider family of slain sisters into New Zealand

MIQ officials are working with police to help overseas family needing to travel here.