Delayed report, Oranga Tamariki's actions enabled more robberies by 14yo - lawyers
The 23 other charges he faces may be dropped due to delay in getting psychological report.
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Kiwi in Oz who stabbed boyfriend overturns '501' deportation along with dozens of others
One woman was allowed to stay in Australia despite stabbing partner in arm and chest.
Six charged after ketamine, P, ecstasy, mephedrone party drug bust
Police operation spanned more than six months and resulted in six arrests.
Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret
Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.
'Utterly tragic': Newborn's death and why dialling 0800 was a factor - coroner
Coroner says baby's death eight hours after birth "utterly tragic".
Russian academic and family declined asylum in NZ
The woman and her children fear they will be killed if they return to Russia.
Sex offender on preventive detention denied another appeal
Sixty-year-old has amassed 17 convictions involving seven victims since 1995.
Manslaughter charge admitted over King Cobras killing
King Cobras member was fatally shot over a drug debt dispute in 2018.
Clash of the codes race day melee caught on CCTV
Two horse owners abused and threatened a greyhound trainer at a joint race meeting.
Glen Eden murder accused trio given name suppression at court appearance
Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with Ben McIntosh's murder.
Flatmate punched and stomped to death
Flatmate said he felt "crook" and died two days after the assault.
Alleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hears
Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.
Blue-haired student fired by supermarket awarded nearly $10,000
Young woman awarded nearly $10,000 after it was ruled she was unjustifiably dismissed.
A roll call of the wrongfully convicted and those who claim they are innocent
Alan Hall's fight to clear his name is the latest in a series of miscarriages of justice.
Rapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of Appeal
Man who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.
'The criminal justice system has failed in this case': Solicitor-General
Solicitor-General Una Jagose says Alan Hall's case was a failure by the Crown.
Woman dies after consuming cocktail of drugs
Janna Fischer died from inhaling stomach contents into her lungs after using drugs.
'That money is for my kids': Ex cafe worker still waiting for payout from boss
A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.
Death threats and persecution get bi-sexual man asylum
Posters of a man and his gay lover were put up in his hometown, decrying their sexuality.
Man accused of raping three women claims sex 'consensual'
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme will stand in court over seven charges of sexual assault.
Alleged Tribesmen gang 'banker' told to explain $351,000 cash deposits
Mother admits "hiding" cash in the bush, for her son, at High Court forfeiture hearing.
Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
Murder conviction quashed: Compensation claim on cards for Alan Hall
Alan Hall will finally walk away a free man after his conviction for murder was quashed.
Judge praises courage of survivor of naked attack
Courageous stand in court by home invasion attack survivor.
'Every step designed to break him down': Lawyer in Alan Hall case
Alan Hall's conviction for a murder he didn't commit is set to be quashed after 36 years.
No-show faith healer arrested, is in hospital
Man who failed to turn up for his indecency trial remanded in custody.
Man remanded on manslaughter charge following baby's death
Accused granted bail and will remain in Christchurch until next appearance.
Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'
Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.
Bangladeshi man claims it's too dangerous to return home as people there want him dead
But Immigration authorities here say his fears are unfounded and his claims implausible.
'Negligent': Human waste pours over property after landlord fails to fix leak
The property was unsafe and unsanitary for the tenants, a tribunal said.
Leaky apartment proves costly for couple - but was previous owner really to blame?
Couple lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after buying Wellington apartment.
Woman jailed after slashing open boyfriend's cheek with broken bottle
Victim had a 12cm wound from eye to mouth
'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appeal
Azalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.