Deportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'
Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.
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White supremacist Philip Arps' phone abuse trial adjourned till June
The trial over disputes with probation officers was adjourned at day's end till June 16.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
'Mafia': Couple attack Auckland Council for seeking $20,000 in court costs after dispute
Couple label decision "corrupt", but judge says there was "no merit" in their position.
Woman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook meth
Search of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P
Parliament protest disrupts court cases
Anti-mandate protests have stopped at least one person from having their day in court.
Chaotic life: Glimmer of hope for addict who stole $130 of bacon, debit card fraud
The woman spent someone else's money, and stole meat. But she wasn't entirely to blame.
Gang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burger
Black Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.
Man denies murdering 3-month-old baby
Christchurch man accused of murdering a three-month-old child appears in the High Court
Man accused of murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch back before the court
Man accused of murdering Colombian woman in her Christchurch home appears in court
Patient with mental distress not seen by psychiatrist for 7 months before death
A young man took his own life after mental health services failed him.
Woman who suffered traumatic birth wins 18-year ACC battle
Court rules woman suffered mental injury because of physical injuries from surgery.
'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned
Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.
Last indecency charge against rapper dropped
Man was held in custody for a month before charges were dropped.
Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard
A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.
Missing and off his medication: Mental health patient presented as fine days before he killed
Court heard there was a failure of communication at a number of steps by various services.
Anti-bullying advocate fined after Facebook posts breach confidentiality agreement
Allan Halse claims he's a target for being critical of the Employment Relations Authority.
Judge to deportee: 'You think the world owes you a living. It doesn't'
Violent deportee warned by judge not to end back up in court again.
Drink-driving pensioner to pay shopping mall $38k after ploughing through building
The vehicle was shunted from the building and suspended metres above the footpath.
Taxi driver's indecency 'public safety' issue, says Crown
Taxi driver found guilty of kissing and touching 17-year-old intoxicated woman.
Court told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ system
The judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.
Pregnant woman suffers placental bleed in violent ordeal that saw her strangled
The man said the violence was out of character and described himself as a "protector".
Members of Kaitaia's Webb family and a fourth man charged with possessing meth for supply
Relatives charged with meth-dealing face court after police find bag of drugs and cash
Murder-accused a suicide risk, court hears amid judge's AVL disruption
The woman was found dead in her New Plymouth home on Monday afternoon.
Mental health patient's high risk of violence known before he killed
David Gilchrist suffered paranoid delusions and was deemed a high risk before he killed.
MBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workers
Gaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.
'I know where you live': Threats from the dock in courtroom outburst
Offender removed from court for shouting threats against victims.
Tradie complainants: Concrete contractor to fight fraud allegations
Jason Lambert is heading to trial on numerous charges.
Stories of MIQ heartache as Grounded Kiwis launch legal challenge
'You need people to ask the hard questions."' - Grounded Kiwis' day in court arrives.
Man charged with murder was stopped by police the night before fatal stabbing
Issues relating to police failures handling missing persons highlighted at inquest.
Repeat drink driver: 'It doesn't matter, my lawyer will get me off'
The man told officers who pulled him over that he 'liked to drink'.
Driver fails to get disqualification reduced after 195km/h race
Racing driver clocked at 176km/h says he was going even faster, but sentence "excessive"
Dozens of jurors failing to show up for trials, fears Covid is to blame
"We've had a second week with Wellington where it's a concern and it remains a concern."
'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest ruling
Former hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid