Murderer claims life sentence is unjust, but Supreme Court declines appeal
Supreme Court turns down killer Joseph Wheeler's bid.
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Drug addict told counsellor he was in rehab to get a sentence discount
Shawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.
'Cut off': Woman who used stolen, forged prescriptions to get pills blames hospital
The doctor wouldn't give her a prescription so she helped herself to the forms.
Alcoholic nurse caught driving four times legal limit
The nurse was followed by concerned members of the public who called police.
Woman made up refugee stories, Crown alleges
Law firm's interpreter on trial for 'spinning lies' to Immigration.
Mongols trial: Judge prepares jury for likely lengthy deliberations
Justice Melanie Harland is summing up the 12-week case in the High Court at Hamilton.
‘Obvious hazard’: Company fined $350K after worker killed by meat-packing machine
Grieving mum: 'It’s hard to put into words how Dwayne’s death has affected me'.
Worker loses claim against employer after warning about comments made to intern
He mentioned to the intern what he believed "the pedigree of every human being to be”.
Climate refugee denied protected status in NZ
Fears of climate change weren’t a good enough reason despite a UN ruling saying otherwise.
Napier engineer faces fine following blaze in hold of ship
A fire in a ship's hold started by sparks from gas-cutters igniting sawdust or shavings.
'Hey Mum, I want to tell you something': The moment a mother's world changed forever
Sarah had no idea her partner, a much-loved family man, was capable of rape.
Son of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girls
Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'
The cheekiest grin and kindest nature: Whānau reflect a year on from Malachi Subecz's murder
'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'
Ruling lays to rest mystery that gripped town for seven years
'When someone takes their own life, hindsight is a cruel thing.'
'A monster sitting on my chest': Abused boy grew into rapist
Yaell Verheul will be eligible to apply for parole in two years.
Rapist, 89, tried for compassionate release from prison but died while still locked up
The man was serving an eight-year prison term for two decades of 'grave' sexual offending.
‘I only had half a cider’: Drunk doctor who crashed into parked car has charge dismissed
The woman's mental health struggles were enough to see her application granted.
'Not what they bargained for': Tenants had to travel 20km for a shower
Lack of shower access was just one of many problems for the five occupants.
'She is still the only person who matters': Moana's Pākehā family speak after custody ruling
Moana was taken from her birth mother by Oranga Tamariki at the age of 3.
Grandmother important in preserving boy's ties to whānau
Grandmother's affectionate, loving relationship with grandson too important to lose.
Family court step-dad decision may deter blended families, divorce lawyer says
The man paid for designer clothes and bags, holidays and the $24k tuition.
Mongols trial: Jury given a stern warning not to assume
The Auckland man was a member of the gang for the 'social' aspect, his lawyer says.
Schizophrenic man who killed homeless woman unfit for trial, detained in hospital
The man kicked a homeless woman repeatedly in a violent attack without motive.
New conviction for politician's attacker following Parliament riot
The man has a previous conviction for punching Green Party co-leader James Shaw.
Ex-reality TV star charged in alleged hit-and-run of police officer
The incident brought Auckland city traffic to a standstill on Wednesday night.
'You're going to kill me': Man jailed for abusing wife
Junior Pelesauma Seu-Leniu has a long history of assaulting his partner.
Court declares man girl’s stepdad, despite splitting from her mother
The man didn't feel he should have to keep supporting the teen once the marriage ended.
Landlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction notice
They suffered for over a year while their home was damp and seeped with water.
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Worker suffers brain injury after being hit by vehicle at site without traffic plan
The companies responsible have now been ordered to pay more than $320,000.
Mongols trial: Defence counsel questions Crown witness' 'reliability'
Ron Mansfield says key Crown witness was a 'grave disappointment'.
'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter conviction
Did Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?
'I've had enough of you': Apprentice dismissed by text awarded $28,000
"You are no longer employed": Apprentice fired over text while at hospital with sister.
Life sentence for woman who killed Dale Watene
Sandy Graham was told the killing and cover-up was callous and merciless.