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Far North child abuse trial: Allegations of violence, neglect spanning years
Two men and a woman are accused of years of abuse against two children under the age of 12.
Duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.
Home detention for $2m mortgage fraud
Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty last September to 12 charges relating to four properties.
Fewer than 1 in 10 referred Abuse in Care cases prosecuted
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police. Audio
Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio
Buddhist statues dispute: Environment Court backs plan
A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.
Judge accused of verbally abusing Peters to face conduct panel
District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims.
Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material
Michael Paul Graham was just 15 years old when he came across pornographic imagery and developed an "addiction" to child sexual abuse material.
'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'
Richard Escutin racked up thousands of dollars on company credit cards, including flights for his family, car repairs, cash withdrawals and a new watch - as well as escorts.
Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government over endangered dolphins
The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.
Police arrest man after assault on Northland store owner
Dallas Gurney, once the boss of short-lived news station Today FM, was left with a fractured shoulder.
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
In the early hours of 21 June 2022, while working on board a Sealord vessel near the Chatham Islands, a 47-year-old fisherman died "undignified and alone".
Australian receives suspended sentence for crepe attack on former minister
Judge Julie Frans described Suzi Milgate attack as worthy of a prison sentence, saying it wasn't a protest, it was assault.
New arrests in relation to 2023 Pt England murder
Charles Pongi was shot in an Auckland reserve in August 2023.
Tenant evicted after parties, police callouts and guest scaling apartment building
Rosie Palmer was removed from Auckland's The Cube, after repeated antisocial incidents.
Canadian man sentenced to home detention for child abuse images
Joshua Kuyten was arrested and his devices were seized with a search uncovering 2680 images and 357 videos that were identified as objectionable.
Golf club creates positive legacy from destructive mistake
The club has planted 120 native trees and shrubs, turning a mistake in 2023 into an opportunity to enhance the area for future generations.
Filmmaker Rob Reiner murder: Son's defence lawyer quits
Nick Reiner, 32, is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.
Neglectful breeder fails in latest bid to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban
Janine Wallace and her mother Barbara Glover had been breeding German Shepherds for several years before their convictions.
Man fights to have parents removed from birth certificate amid baby-farming claims
He claims his mother was paid to take part in a baby-farming scheme in the 1970s.