'He didn't deserve to go that way': Mum of man killed by homeless colleague speaks
David Gilchrist was off his meds and deemed an imminent risk when he killed Glen Collins.
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Murder at the Racecourse Hotel: Unused pillow provides clue in cold case
Shot man's widow claimed to have been asleep in bed alongside her husband.
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl
The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.
Vic uni student found dead in her room after friends raised concerns
A coroner said Stacey McConway had been battling depression for some years.
'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbers
It was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.
Sighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's death
After the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.
Aunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviser
But the parents didn’t want her near their children.
'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defence
Two cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.
Crown alleges Christchurch father encouraged street race that killed son
Jury will have to decide fate of Mark Nicholl snr who watched crash unfold.
'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
New teacher ‘dragged’ misbehaving student from class, leaving him bruised
The student was found crying with bruises on his legs.
Defamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessful
The verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?
‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discovered
But the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.
Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
Two men with alleged links to Rebels are on trial for kidnapping and shooting at police.
'Made some bad decisions': Badly beaten new dad had history of starting fights
Nicholas Crosby threw the first punch. He ended up in ICU for three days.
Sacked council manager told to destroy documents he emailed to himself
A request for a tax form was 'demeaning' of his person and office, the manager said.
Voting with a love heart and accidentally voting twice: How does a judicial recount work?
Three candidates have filed applications for a judicial recount.
'It’s not good, don’t come over': Dad saw fatal crash, drove home instead of checking on sons
Mark Nicholl said he was shocked and too scared to check on sons so he left the scene.
Drink-driver took cans of alcohol out of wreck where woman lay dead
High Court judge dismisses appeal to reduce sentence following fatal crash.
'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishes
The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.
'Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside club
Nicholas Crosby threw first punch but Crown alleges two accused men kept going.
Father on trial for allegedly encouraging reckless driving that caused death of son
It's alleged four cars travelling in convoy began racing and overtaking each other.
Electrician on trial after woman returned home to find tradie dead on kitchen floor
Craig Johnston was working on a rangehood when he suffered a lethal electric shock.
'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murder
A 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.
Real estate agent tried to kiss client - then asked his wife for false alibi
They were sitting in the car when he tried to kiss after saying an offer was unsuccessful.
'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason
Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.
Jail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer argues
Tana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.
'Be wary of scams': Businessman loses $10,000 in Marketplace con
He sold $10,000 worth of car parts but the proof of payment was fake.
They ridiculed him for his rap at the party. He returned with a sword for revenge
One man suffered a fractured skull and a 7cm gash after being attacked with the blade.
Man took ex to court over a boat when relationship hit the rocks
He loaned her money to buy a boat and get it seaworthy.
Man allegedly held at gunpoint, forced into dog kennel over missing cannabis
The man said he was out for a walk when the accused jumped out at him with a gun.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.
