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Lawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'

It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.

Killer convicted of murder in emotional Whangārei court case

The jury also found Hall guilty of two other charges related to two other victims.

Year-long wait for trial in Ariki Rigby murder case

Justice Karen Grau acknowledged emotions were 'very raw' for victim's family.

$157k fraud spree: Forged IDs, bogus cards, and $80k rental car that was never returned

He rented an $80k Toyota, never returned it, and stole via fake credit cards.

Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage

The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.

Schizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural driveway

Defence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.

Fate of man who claims fatal stabbing was in self-defence rests with jury

CCTV blind spot crucial in Whangārei trial; jury to decide between self-defence or murder.

Air NZ worker on holiday sacked after using security card, bypassing Customs area

The woman argued it was a 'one-off mistake' and she should not have been fired.

'Grandiose ideas': Murder accused claims to have healed 78 inmates, compares self to Jesus

Wire Reddington's psychosis worsened without medication before the alleged murder.

Barfoot & Thompson: Agency fined for $100k moisture report oversight

The branch failed to supervise two agents who failed to disclose a builder's report.

Drunk driver walked away from crash scene while cousin lay trapped under van

The judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.

Murder-accused: It wasn't me. It was my brother ... or I was insane

Defence claims Wire Reddington's schizophrenia could support an insanity defence.

Home carer claimed car had been sold – but was caught driving it after elderly woman died

HDC: 'Onus is on the support worker to behave in a professional manner.'

'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?

Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.

Women's secret marriage ends with a court battle over $1m house and luxury car

The court found a 50/50 spilt of their property would be 'repugnant to justice'.

Council CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at fault

Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.

'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time

Brian Borland told a jury they should find him guilty...so they did.

Couple buy first home together at mortgagee sale – but the old owner wouldn't leave

They spent $16,000 and four months evicting the previous owner who became a 'squatter'.