Court
The right to jury trials
The number of criminal trials held in front of a jury could be reduced in a bid to speed-up the judicial system and save money. Audio
Director jailed for 'worst of its kind' tax offending
An analysis of Asia Pacific Group's bank accounts showed that more than $800,000 had been diverted for the woman's personal use.
Polkinghorne to be sentenced on meth charges
The former eye surgeon, who was acquitted of murdering his wife, could face time in prison for drug possession. Audio
Weather deaths: Families want lack of warnings, response to events investigated
A decision on what an inquest will cover will follow a second hearing next month in Hastings for deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Whakaari appeal: Onus on island owners to ensure workplace safe - WorkSafe
Its lawyer has told a court that the owners' conviction would not have a "chilling effect" for other land owners or managers.
Accused's car tracked to same areas as Yanfei Bao's discarded phone
The phone had been snapped in half, however, police were able to track where it had been, a court was told.
Former All Black Sevens star sentenced on gun charges
He captained the Sevens side and was a health board official. Now, he's been sentenced for illegally onselling guns.
Trial of man accused of killing Yanfei Bao enters second week
With the trial of the man accused of murdering Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao now in its second week, attention has now turned to her cellphone. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Owners challenge guilty finding over failings prior to Whakaari
Their lawyer says the appeal does not diminish their sorrow at the tragedy.
Car matching Yanfei Bao's seen driving erratically on day of disappearance
The car was spotted weaving all over the road in the same area police later found Yanfei Bao's car.
Man sentenced to six years in prison for 'essential part' in drug operation
Juan Galicio Romero, 27 was one of 10 people arrested as part of Operation Bali in June 2022.
Whakaari eruption: Island owners appeal conviction
Whakaari Management Limited - which has been ordered to pay $4.8 million in reparations - is challenging its conviction at the Auckland High Court.
Far North man sentenced to 20 years for rape, abuse of girls
A man found guilty for multiple counts of sexual abuse on young girls has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, and warned he will serve the full term if he does not admit responsibility.
Otago man becomes first jailed in New Zealand for 3D printing firearms
An Otago man has become the first in New Zealand to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms after using a 3D printer to make six weapons.
Mother's will sparks court battle as sons claim breach of 'moral duty'
A mother failed in her "moral duty" after she left her two adult sons out of her will and instead left everything to her husband.
'I and my children have lost trust in people' - How a daughter's million-dollar swindle broke a family apart
A six-year fight for justice had its final chapter in the Dunedin District Court last week.
Former Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking
Mike Jeffries, 80, who led Abercrombie from 1992 to 2014, entered his plea to one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of prostitution.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: 'New Zealand is a safe place,' victim told friend
The real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client, where the Crown says she was stabbed to death.
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter after meth-laced beer death
The family of Aiden Sagala, who was 21-years-old when he died of a massive overdose in March last year, sat in the courtroom as the verdict was announced.
Father of child who fatally shot hunter pleads guilty
John Atkins, 44, was shot in the forehead and died during a hunting trip in Tolaga Bay.
