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Waikeria prison riot trial: ‘Screaming, laughing, yahooing’ as prisoners light fires, break out onto roof

Eleven men are on trial in the High Court at Hamilton facing a variety of charges.

Jury retires to deliberate verdicts in Ōtorohanga road-rage manslaughter

The jury began its deliberations about 11.15am today.

Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate

A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.

Death at a service station: A dad of six and the encounter with two gang members

Defence says it was a fast-moving scene and Crown must prove assault was intentional.

'The victim relied upon you': Caregiver ignored elderly woman's open wounds for months

It was only when police arrived at her property they discovered she needed urgent care.

Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice

Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.

90-day trial botch-up: Doggy daycare fined after firing young woman

DogHQ in Albany said they were advised they could extend the 90-day trial - they couldn't.

Black Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānau

The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.

Disqualified driver escapes punishment for flouting court orders

Driver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,

'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riot

The trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.

Man found not guilty of raping sleeping woman

Riccardo Gilheaney-Fraser was found not guilty of rape after a week long trial.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Reshuffle and AVL allows courts to reopen in Hastings

Jury trials were called off and could be affected into next month.

'Severe departure from accepted practice': Countdown pharmacy dispenses wrong drugs

Woman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.

Man with hip replacements died of heart failure after heavy metal levels weren't checked

HDC: Toxicity buildup went undiagnosed and contributed to his eventual heart failure.

Struck-off lawyer who married killer wants to practise again

Davina Reid was struck off for smuggling contraband into prison.

‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched desk

Ani O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.

Below the surface: What really happened to scuba diver Goy Thongsi?

She sunk out of sight. It was two days before her body was found on the seabed.

'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's family

The road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.