'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Public Interest - Open Justice
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
'Never blame yourself' judge tells mother of abused child
Judge reassures mother of child sexually abused by the man she married.
'I wouldn't have been on this planet for much longer': Drink-driver with 40-year history claims sobriety
A repeat drink-driver claims to have ditched the booze and to be enjoying recovery.
'We are both gone': Early-morning text alerts daughter-in-law to deaths of couple
The coroner says more work should be done to reduce the 'stigma' of mental health.
'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge says
Justice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.
Lawyer claims seasonal work scheme agreements breach employment laws
Seasonal employment scheme workers take a Hawke's Bay firm to court over pay deductions.
'You just hit a cop': Handshakes and praise for teen's jaw-breaking attack on police
As the officer's 'dream job' hangs in the balance, the teen responsible has been jailed.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
'Akin to torture': Couple found guilty of elder abuse of man with dementia
The man was kept locked up at home most of each day.
Man denies murdering Hokianga mum Gaelene Bright
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright can now be named.
'Choose someone you trust': Lawyer fined $7500 in EPOA misuse case
Lawyer fined after another enduring power of attorney stole money, asset from donor.
Upmarket bar must pay former employee, despite appeal
The Grange now owes former front-of-house employee Richard Guerra $12,500.
'Author of her own downfall' - Nurse fired for anti-vax Facebook posts loses ERA case
The nurse argued her dismissal was unjustified.
'If I had a superpower': Girl wishes she could erase hundreds of rapes suffered
The girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.
One-woman prison riot: Convicted killer's damage spree costs $18,000
Three years after receiving her life sentence, Katrina Epiha has caused $18,370 damage.
Grandfather to pay granddaughter $10,700 after renting her an unhealthy home
Landlord refused to repair property rented to his granddaughter and also slept over.
Cockroach infestation: Tenant to pay landlord after leaving property unlivable
Cockroaches were found in cupboards, under the carpet and in the oven.
From dominatrix 'meth queen' to dog trainer: Early prison release for drug dealer
A woman who dealt millions worth of meth is to be released from prison early.
Man cultivated specific cannabis strain to relieve his chronic pain
A growing room was set up in his garage with specialised heating, lighting and ventilation
Man cites language barrier and lawyer's 'illegitimate actions' in second failed appeal
Sharanjeet Singh says he was 'forced' to admit strangling and threat charges.
Court struggles with a (sometimes naked) mental health patient
Woman will stay in custody for one more week while the court works out what to do.
Tribesmen gang was shifting millions of dollars of meth during lockdown
Tamal Edward McMeekan admitted his role in the gang's drug dealing, ahead of his trial.
'Unheard of': How a 501 deportee won right to return to Oz
Deportee: 'Australia wanted us out, no matter what'.
'I just want him to get help': Man stabbed by stepson five times
Eru stabbed his stepdad. He then fled the house and stabbed his brother on the street.
'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
Barista accused of spending on bank card wins personal grievance
Sacked worker given compensation after employer failed to establish theft allegations.
Crown and child rapist to appeal historic court ruling
Rapist's ongoing incarceration in breach of Bill of Rights ruling, set to be challenged.
DHB ordered to apologise to new mum over failures in care
New mum says misdiagnosis of a rare complication of her Caesarean caused great distress.
17-year jail term remains for man who brutally killed partner
Azalia Wilson was so badly injured she was unrecognisable, the court said.