Conviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdict
Damien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.
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Migrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages ordered
They were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riot
Parata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.
Former Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvation
While he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.
Meth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme Court
Jiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.
Crown solicitor under investigation after complaint into workplace conduct
The anonymous complaint doesn't relate to Crown lawyer's performance as a prosecutor.
Waikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most charges
The verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.
‘Reprehensible’: Lawyer suspended for drunk trip to sex shop with interns
Palmer's lawyer described him as just a 'creature of his generation'.
Room with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blast
The drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.
Māngere murder accused was gun enthusiast who joined shooting competitions, jury hears
Corrdon Esera fired his AR-15 at a car, killing teen driver Misiona Talafu Petelo.
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct for spending imprisoned client's $150,000
The tribunal also found Alwyn O'Connor likely took $22,000 in missing funds.
'I got your guy': Overdose sees innocent man targeted in alleged murder
Sao Yean had nothing to do with 'bad drugs' that led to a death. He paid with his life.
'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punch
Villiome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.
Details of late drug dealer’s operation revealed
Court allows four vehicles owned by late drug dealer to be sold.
Protesters charged with blocking Wellington road granted bail
The three men appeared in court this afternoon.
Teacher struck off for catfishing co-workers, posed as Tinder hunk
While pretending to be a man, the teacher had an online relationship with a colleague.
Third person charged in Northland murder case
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in October 2022.
Real estate agent awarded $76k in damages for breach of rights by IRD
IRD was found to have breached Richard Parore's rights in a tax law case.
Chinese couple lose $225k after immigration adviser neglects obligations
Visa application stipulated couple must buy property from connected company.
Victim in alleged Boxing Day kidnap and motorway death named
Katelyn Rua-Tuhou was found dead inside a crashed car.
'I didn't do it': Suitcase murder accused raises hand in court to proclaim innocence
The woman raised her hand to speak to the judge.
$141k forfeited despite no criminal charges
Police alleged money was gained from loan-sharking, illegal gambling and cigarette sales.
Man hires skip bins, charges them to Chorus and pockets $42k
The offender wore a Waste Management uniform and drove a vehicle with the company logo.
Woman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog Poppy
Grigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.
Trial begins for business owner accused of indecent assaults
The business owner allegedly indecently assaulted five women over several years.
‘Severe meth use disorder’: Man busted with drugs, cash, axe in car jailed
Bradley Davies was sentenced for his ninth breach of a protection order.
'Attitude of entitlement': Rapist attacked vulnerable woman
The Northland man violated the woman at least nine times.
Suppression lifted for man accused of murder in Hamilton street
The 48-year-old accused pleaded not guilty to the charge today.
‘Money-go-round’ lawyer fails to attend hearing on $150k
Lawyer accused of using his client’s money as his own “personal credit facility”.
Wellington Restore Passenger Rail protesters back in court
Another five people have been charged with blocking a Wellington road.
Businessmen to pay $30k to victim of attack at popular Chinese restaurant
The men claim the attack was spurred by a racially charged comment.
Driver tried to pull dead friend from burning van after crash
When Nguyen Cong Giap's van struck a power pole, Alex Blackwell was in the backseat.
Mental health patient fails to have murder conviction overturned
Gabriel Yad-Elohim inflicted 90 blows on his victim, 69-year-old Michael Mulholland.