Man trying to avoid extradition to China has a brain tumour
Kyung Yup Kim, who denies killing a sex-worker, says he won't get a fair trial in China.
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Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison
Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.
'A kick in the guts': Murder victim's family feels let down by justice system
'We just want justice for Lois.'
Hamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to death
The man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.
'She is a beautiful mother,' says offender who beat woman while holding their baby
The man professed his love for his "darling" in a letter read out in court.
Application to end illegal workers case denied
Immigration Act prosecution continues after judge rejects there is no case to answer.
Lois Tolley murder: Lack of evidence unravels Wellington cold case
Murder charges withdrawn after Crown accepts it lacks evidence.
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Mental health patient told to 'cut this crap out' by psychiatrist
Psychiatrist used disrespectful, inappropriate and derogatory language with ill people.
Wrestling coach admits indecencies with boys
Home detention ruled out for indecencies involving two boys at Timaru sports club.
Man released from night in the cells leaves 'cheeky' note for cops
Digger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun
Peek behind the curtain: The new rule making the Supreme Court more transparent
Law graduate: It's an opportunity to give a greater level of accessibility to the public.
Immigration NZ told Indonesians to stop working
Indonesians recruited by Bali agent to come to NZ, where they worked without proper visas
Taranaki woman stole $48k from 63yo beneficiary's inheritance to feed meth addiction
The victim thought they were friends and the woman took advantage of that, a judge said.
Judge grants appeal for former gang member to finish sentence at home
Romeo Stormy Martin will spend the remainder of his sentence at home.
Air Force member pleads guilty to assault, taking MDMA
A female member of the Air Force has pleaded guilty to assault and taking MDMA.
NZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignored
Air Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.
Up to 25 foreign workers crowded into single-bathroom house
Court hears of conditions for foreign workers during trial on Immigration Act charges.
Name suppression continues for musician arrested as part of Operation Emerald
Wellington musician will reappear before the courts in March.
From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell
Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.
Fines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'
Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.
Mob president jailed after 'cowardly' attack by 18 gang members on one man
Fourteen other men have already appeared before the court following the attack.
Judge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'
Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.
Judge 'nursing' offender's path to rehab refuses early release from home detention
The man wanted time to prepare for rehab but the judge worried he'd get on the "turps".
Parents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in court
Eight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs back
The High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.
'I'm not a monster': homeless man tells court
Prison wouldn't help him and there was nothing probation could do either, it was heard.
'These people could have died': Bad boaties fined
Tragedy narrowly avoided by boaties who took passenger out in unsafe conditions.
Adoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlights
Fight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.
Drunk lawyer offers employee 'best orgasm of your life' in taxi
The case has been sent back to a legal complaints committee.
'Manipulative' woman who hid daughter's injuries behind face paint on flight jailed
Two flight attendants became suspicious and cleaned the 9-year-old girl's face paint.
'It was by the book': Prison staff revisit moments before inmate's death
Kolby Heta stopped struggling, went limp before officers began unsuccessful CPR attempt.