Dotcom lawyer: Movie warnings on copyright 'propaganda'
Ron Mansfield tells the Supreme Court that Megaupload never breached copyright.
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Man who shook baby stepson guilty of murder
Upper Hutt man William Wakefield found guilty of murdering his stepson.
'Cut-and-paste' Megaupload judgment put before Supreme Court
Yellow-highlighted pages on more than half of extradition judgment, says lawyer.
Adopted citizen jailed for rapes of sex workers
A young man has been jailed for raping two woman and threatening to kill one's baby.
Torture fears: China extradition quashed for murder accused
He's accused of killing a young woman. Why was his surrender to China stopped?
FBI showed no proof of Megaupload copyright breach - lawyer
Supreme Court told there's no evidence linking alleged Megaupload breaches to copyright.
Unruly tourists: The final act in saga as Brits plead guilty
The two men's guilty pleas will bring an end to the unruly tourists summer saga.
Four crashes, two stolen cars: Auckland driver's destructive escape
Police would like anyone who witnessed the man's driving to contact them.
Justice Minister says the system needs to get better at turning around people's lives
Studies show that Maori are more likely to be investigated, apprehended and prosecuted.
Justice system failures at all levels - independent report
"The overwhelming impression we got from people in the justice system is one of grief."
Arthur Taylor: Why more prisoners should serve their sentence in the community
Long-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.
Auckland construction firm boss faces deportation for immigration fraud
The Malaysian businessman's crimes 'strike at the heart of our immigration'.
Ports of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentence
More than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.
Colin Craig 'ambitious, self-absorbed, hypocritical': judge
Justice Kit Toogood has reflected on his time watching the Conservative Party founder.
Tourist caught with cocaine at Queenstown Airport
During a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine
Man accused of Christchurch mosque shootings expected to enter pleas
The accused is due back in court next Friday.
Victim's relief at rapist's sentence
The victim realised now she was not to blame for the horrors Richard Apperley committed.
'Execution' survivor: My husband admired alleged killers' gang
Survivor testifies with a bullet still lodged in her head which was wrapped in a scarf.
'Multi-million dollar drug ring' run from dairy, court hears
Multi-million dollar synthetics ring operated out of Christchurch dairy, Crown alleges.
Stepfather admits shaking baby but denies it was murder
William Wakefield told police he shook the baby three times to hurt him, the court heard.
She played dead to survive: Comanchero gang duo on trial for 'execution'
A South Auckland man and his wife were shot in the head in the street.
Ice axe attack: Offender jailed for tattoo parlour wounding
Rose Beaumont caused grievous bodily harm to a former colleague with an ice axe.
She told a court her estranged husband was a threat. Now she's missing
Estranged husband and his girlfriend face charges.
Offender put in motel after eviction from Housing NZ home-detention address
Offender put in motel after eviction from home detention address, new violence charges.
Fleeing driver who punched officer had razor blade ring with him
He led police on high-speed chase, punched a cop before being caught with a small weapon.
Fake Waikato Hospital shrink loses appeal
The fake Waikato Hospital psychiatrist was also detained by US Homeland Security.
Prominent businessman allowed to leave NZ despite criminal charges
The wealthy man faces multiple criminal charges but has been allowed to travel.
Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail
Taylor King and Jeremy KauKasi died at the scene of the crash.
'Harmless prank' earns wilful damage charge
A 62-year-old man says court staff are behaving like "childish bullies".
Dad distraught after mum abducts son from NZ
Children have been taken from NZ despite border alerts at least four times, lawyers say.
Not guilty plea for man accused of hit on gangster
Notorious gangster Joshua Masters was shot at a Harley Davidson store in Auckland.
Man admits killing Epalahame Tu'uheava
"He was just a humble guy and a really good dad and husband."
Hawke's Bay toddler killer Benny Haerewa admits more abuse against children
Benny Haerewa is responsible for one of New Zealand's worst child abuse cases.
Family's fight for home: Police win right to break in and arrest them
In one week, police will be allowed to smash their door in and take them from their home.