Dozens of convicted sex offenders claim miscarriage of justice
125 sex offenders claim miscarriage of justice - victims' advocate calls it 'frightening'.
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Father-of-five deported to NZ: 'I always said I would never disown my kids like my dad did with me'
NZ-born man pleaded with authorities to let him stay in Australia.
Dealer sold drugs to high-schoolers to pay medical bills, students turn up amid police bust
The dealer was baking a batch of cannabis confectionery when police arrived.
Manukau mall driver appears in court
Woman appears in court after five pedestrians injured at Westfield Manukau mall.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Prominent protester faces charges for part in Parliament occupation
Former New Conservatives leader and anti-mandate protester Leighton Baker denies charges.
Man develops prostate cancer after doctors mishandle test procedures
A patient developed prostate cancer after doctors failed to follow prescribed procedures.
Miscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed
"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.
Man died after hitting unlit trailer parked on a dark street
Truckie's conviction stands following the death of a friend on motorbike.
'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewater
Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.
Fined: Dairy company kept dumping wastewater despite warnings
Regional council: The penalty serves as a reminder to others about following the rules.
Inmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail time
The attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.
The aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health system
A trail of grief, scrutiny, and learnings - how could these deaths have been prevented?
Five homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failure
Five homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.
Judge accepts boys' evidence of years of beatings by stepmum
The two teenage boys were "compelling witnesses", a Christchurch judge found.
Second accused gets name suppression after robbery
Second person appears in court following alleged robbery of two elderly women.
Car wreck hoarder who 'couldn't stop' amassed 800 vehicles
Roger Dunnage collected up to 800 vehicles by late last year when neighbours complained.
Raising the bar: The drive to get more Pasifika people into law school
Pasifika lawyers mistaken for defendants, or told they won't make it through law school.
'You don't seem to learn': Judge sentences recidivist drink-driver to jail
There came a time when community protection was paramount, judge said.
Man accused of murdering baby Hope granted bail
Hope died in Starship children's hospital after her life support was turned off.
'I hate you and I'll never forgive you' - grieving mum's strong words to the teen who killed her son
Teen said he swerved to avoid a car, but later admitted speed was behind the fatal crash.
Mobster jailed after kidnapping girlfriend and 'coward's punch' on female prison officer
Upon hearing the sentence, the man kicked out at a piece of furniture.
Affordable homes battle: Company says pay up - couple say fix it
Nelson couple fighting builder face legal bills about half what it cost to build house.
Victim remains hypersensitive after suffering years of abuse
MM spent most of his life in jail after years of physical and sexual abuse in state care.
Māori Law Society to help sacked worker
Worker dismissed over vaccination status will challenge using principles of tikanga.
Defence says years of claimed assaults 'never happened'
Judge reserves decision in three-day family violence trial.
Withdrawal of lawyers pauses meth importation trial
Crown due to continue its case on Monday, after defence lawyers were allowed to withdraw.
Man who sent relentless violent messages fails in bid to sue judges
Man made increasingly violent threats against partner, went to jail, tried to sue judges.
Judge says sentence recommendation for repeat drink-drivers too soft
Kaipara man "drunk as a skunk" when he drove into an oncoming vehicle: judge
Fatal crash: The rising sports star who pulled into the path of a wine tanker - and the nine victims who forgive him
Nine RSE workers forgive driver of van and refuse reparation money following fatal crash.
'You are out of your mind': Tenant needed counselling after abuse from landlord
A tenant says he suffered depression and anxiety following verbal abuse from his landlord.
Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest
Social media used for the sale and supply of drugs
Jeremiah Peipi used social media for the sale and supply of class A and B drugs.
Tradie with five strikes hits back
Hastings tradie says he's served community honestly and faithfully.