Court
Detective gives evidence in DeLuney murder trial
A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Warning: This story contains graphic details about the home where Julia DeLuney allegedly murdered her mother.
Woman accused of murdering elderly mum struggled with finances
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home. Her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder. Audio
Woman booked tickets to ballet before attacking mother, Crown alleges
A Crown prosecutor says the Wellington woman violently attacked her mother, leaving her dead or dying, in January last year.
Man appears in court over night market stabbing
The 23-year-old has been charged with injuring two victims after handing himself over to police.
'I can always get in': Landlord broke into rental, set up treadmill and TV
He was ordered to pay the tenant, who was awarded name suppression, $2000 compensation and $1500 in damages.
'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
There's a well-known saying that justice delayed is justice denied. And in Northland, where the region is facing a growing number of homicides, the wheels of justice are getting increasingly slow.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
Rosey Heurea was on bail when she was caught shoplifting 19 times last year.
Husband sentenced for role in defrauding Oranga Tamariki of $2.1 million
Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May.
Drug dealer just out of prison buys guns for protection, takes meth to stay alert
Seth John Forde, 46, was a former leading member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Napier.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Charges filed over Aratere grounding
Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere nearly a year ago. Audio
Du Val case a complex one that will take time, claims FMA
The Financial Markets Authority says the Clarkes do not have "straightforward accounting arrangements".
Paramedic who strangled partner, bit her nose loses registration
The man also unzipped a constable's vest and attempted to get hold of their Taser, before being restrained.
Mushroom murder accused engaged in 'sinister deception'
The prosecution made closing arguments on Monday, with the defence to follow Tuesday.
Scott Forestry cleared to appeal exclusion from Port Hills wildfire claims
The company was excluded from an insurance settlement, after it was removed from the companies register in November 2022.
'I should remain where I am': A double killer's warning
Years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron killed his brother, it can be revealed. Emails obtained by RNZ show his fears about being released.
Use of glyphosphate to be debated in High Court
An advocacy group is seeking a judicial review after the Environmental Protection Agency declined to do a full reassessment of the main ingredient in weedkiller, glyphosphate. Environmental Law… Audio
Du Val property group collapse goes to the High Court
The collapsed Du Val property group is in the High Court on Monday in a bid to fight the moves that ultimately led to it being put in statutory management. Reporter Rowan Quinn spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Bird rehab founder keeps security license despite assault convictions
In 2023, Craig Shepherd pleaded guilty to four assault charges in relation to three women, two of them Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust employees.
