Solicitor-General Una Jagose says Alan Hall's case was a failure by the Crown.

Janna Fischer died from inhaling stomach contents into her lungs after using drugs.

A pregnant waitress who won $25,000 from her boss is fighting to get the award.

Posters of a man and his gay lover were put up in his hometown, decrying their sexuality.

Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme will stand in court over seven charges of sexual assault.

Mother admits "hiding" cash in the bush, for her son, at High Court forfeiture hearing.

Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

Alan Hall will finally walk away a free man after his conviction for murder was quashed.

Man who failed to turn up for his indecency trial remanded in custody.

Accused granted bail and will remain in Christchurch until next appearance.

Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.

But Immigration authorities here say his fears are unfounded and his claims implausible.

The property was unsafe and unsanitary for the tenants, a tribunal said.

Couple lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after buying Wellington apartment.

Victim had a 12cm wound from eye to mouth

Azalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.

The Fiji Indian couple said they had a "great relationship" with their employees.

Crown admits serious miscarriage of justice for man who spent years in jail.

Reformed drink driver says he never considered anyone else when he got behind wheel drunk.

Thirty-eight complainants in trial alleging drink-spiking and sexual assaults.

The man is accused of conspiring to launder $420,000 for a drug ring.

Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.

The driver is short-sighted and admitted he was "used to making things out".

Security guard certificate granted to man with convictions up until 2021.

The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.

The 32-year-old man drove off the road at high speed.

The boy allegedly poured petrol in her bedroom and ignited it with burning paper.

Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".

The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.