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Former property tycoon loses appeal
A former property developer and reality TV-star has lost an appeal against his sentence for hiding assets worth $277,709 while bankrupt.
A 'damaging psychological relationship'
A Hawke's Bay volleyball coach has been sentenced to home detention after she admitted engaging in a "damaging psychological relationship" with a young female student.
Bankrupt developer to spend Easter in jail
A man who duped a family into buying properties will spend Easter in jail after attempt for an appeal against his sentence failed this morning.
'Beast' loses bid for parole
Convicted sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been denied parole, with the Parole Board noting concerns over his release proposal.
Nia Glassie's mum shocked by decision
The mother of the 3-year-old who was tortured and killed says she was shocked by the Parole Board's decision to revoke her parole.
Frustrated conservationist avoids jail
A frustrated conservationist who set fire to a lodge on an unspoilt island in the Hauraki Gulf has avoided a jail term, partly due to his service protecting the environment.
Transgender woman could be moved
A transgender Oamaru woman sentenced on Wednesday to nine months' imprisonment in a men's jail could apply to be moved to a women's prison.
Transgender case a 'tragedy unfolding'
A transgender Oamaru woman has been ordered to serve a jail sentence in a men's prison, despite a request for home detention.
Teina Pora freed after 21 years in jail
Teina Pora is "overwhelmed" by a Parole Board decision that will see him released from prison after more than 21 years, his lawyer says.
Teina Pora in another bid for freedom
Convicted murderer Teina Pora is appearing before the Parole Board in his latest bid for freedom.
New details revealed on Teina Pora case
New details of Teina Pora's appeal to the Privy Council have emerged as the twice-convicted murderer and rapist applies for bail.
Teina Pora bail decision reserved
A High Court judge has reserved his decision on whether twice-convicted murderer and rapist Teina Pora will be granted bail.
Former tycoon loses home detention bid
A former reality TV star and property tycoon's bid to delay a home detention sentence has been scuttled by the Court of Appeal.
Woman sentenced for $200,000 ACC fraud
A woman who defrauded ACC of more than $200,000 has been sentenced to 11 months' home detention, the corporation says.
Health practitioner had sex with student
A health practitioner who had sexual relations with a 17-year-old exchange student staying in his home would like to return to caring for patients.
Elderly man sentenced over child abuse
An 89-year-old man has been sentenced to home detention on more than 40 counts of historical child sex abuse.
'Relief' as dad's killer denied parole
"Just a big sigh of relief." The daughter of slain South Auckland man Raymond Mullins is happy one of the women who murdered him will stay behind bars.
Seventh parole bid rejected
One of New Zealand's most sadistic killers is still refusing to accept responsibility for elements of his crime.
Macdonald: Crimes ended marriage
Ewen Macdonald today claimed he would still be married if he had not been jailed for his secret revenge "missions".
Ewen Macdonald denied parole
Ewen Macdonald has today been denied parole for the second time, but has apologised to Kylee Guy in a parole hearing today.
Drug dealer gets to keep house
A Blackball drug dealer must pay the Crown $16,500 before he can regain ownership of his house, a Greymouth District Court judge has ruled.