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Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
An apprentice diesel mechanic who got behind the wheel after drinking and crashed, killing a young man, had recently been convicted of drink driving in similar circumstances.
Father who accidentally killed son while reversing avoids conviction
The judge discharged him without conviction, calling the situation "a tragedy".
Sex worker admits killing father-of-two in car park
Whitney Iraia-Burgess slashed Daniel Otess, 57, multiple times before fleeing with his $100.
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
Car stolen from Waitara with baby inside: Woman charged appears in court
A woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then dumped on the side of the road.
Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
Court clears NZTA to acquire land for Mt Messenger bypass
The owner of a farm - parts of which a court has ruled can be acquired for the bypass - says he has no regrets about fighting the project.
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss why quinoa could be the perfect crop for New Zealand's climate, and how council red tape is discouraging the… Audio
David McBride: Australian army whistleblower jailed for leaking documents
McBride, who helped expose allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail.
No signs Lachlan Jones's body was frozen, technician says
A mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found.
Decision that blocked minister's Waitangi Tribunal summons overturned
But a bill has been introduced to Parliament, meaning the Tribunal no longer has jurisdiction over the case.
Lachlan Jones' pathologist did not routinely perform autopsies on children
Southland was not set up to autopsy children but trying to get a specialist may have meant it did not happen at all, the pathologist says.
Rau Tongia: Jury selected in Karori murder trial
Rau Tongia was killed on Percy Dyett Drive in the Wellington suburb in December 2020.
Wetland management: Council sets out plan to enhance processes
While the method wasn't watertight in court, Wellington's regional council says it still plans to use it to identify potential wetlands around the region.
Trial of alleged serial killer begins in Canada
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and… Audio
Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Enchanter trial: Courtroom in tears hearing emotional interview of skipper
Skipper Lance Goodhew has broken his silence on the tragedy, telling a court about his dramatic escape from his submerged vessel, and how he survived on one last air pocket.
Black Power member pleads guilty to firing gun outside Wellington Hospital
He admitted to shooting at a gang rival from the Mongrel Mob outside the hospital last week.
Woman jailed for trying to smuggle $2m worth of cocaine in Auckland
The 42-year-old was trying to bring in 4.3kg of cocaine hidden in bottles of hair products and the lining of her suitcase.
Litigation log-jamming the courts
There's evidence New Zealanders are getting more trigger-happy when it comes to using courts to stamp down on competition Audio