'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trials
Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.
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The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
Officers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into court
Knives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.
'Please stay': Stabbing victim foresaw 'frenzied' knife attack
She was stabbed repeatedly in the face, upper torso and abdomen by a man in her home.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.
‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.
'Sexual discrimination': One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
Shama Nisha says her human rights victory has paved the way for Muslim women in NZ.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over Lego
The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.
Former All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photos
A judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.
Former iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecency
Raniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.
Lawyer accused of improperly obtaining neighbour's convictions in driveway stoush
He then revealed the criminal history to a property manager during a mediation meeting.
'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's home
She narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.
Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named
The boy died in November following an alleged assault.
Tug-of-love: Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad or move to Spain with mum
The Court of Appeal has taken the siblings' wishes into account in making its decision.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Pilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flight
He had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.
'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailed
Judge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'
'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed her
The Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.
Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed
The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.
'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s family
Lance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Alleged Coromandel shooter named as victim's family come together to grieve
Stuart Edmondson made a brief appearance in the High Court this morning.
Dangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crash
Police found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.
Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman
Parsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.
'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial
The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.
Two young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warning
Drink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'
'You’ll end up in the boot of my f***en car': Man jailed for attacks on ex-partners
When a woman escaped her ex, she'd been burnt, strangled, and stomped on.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
Man stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returned
One of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.
'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemes
Tre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
High-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeiture
They were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.