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German market attack suspect in court amid security failure accusations
Officials are facing growing accusations they could have done more to prevent a deadly Christmas market ramming.
'They've classed me as a bad woman' - One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
But Shama Nisha says the fight came at great personal cost.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
The dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and his vet noted he was in good health.
Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
The siblings left each other with significant injuries but their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for fear Oranga Tamariki would uplift them.
Ex-All Black sentenced for 'psychological abuse' loses name suppression
He threatened to post a woman's naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images.
DA barred from prosecuting Trump over alleged election interference
The long-awaited decision raises questions about whether the criminal case against Trump can move forward in court.
Youth organisations send open letter to govt
More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Audio
Man stole people's identities to hire car, equipment he never returned
A victim of a man who used various people's identities to hire a ute and thousands of dollars worth of equipment that was never returned said he has forgiven the offender and would like to catch up…
Judge challenges mental impairment defence, jails man for historical sexual abuse
A judge has challenged a lawyer over claims that a sex offender's mental impairment meant he was less morally culpable for his actions.
Teen hostage-taker said violence 'rush better than drugs'
A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison.
Man accused of supplying drugs after raid in affluent suburb keeps name secret
One of the men accused of supplying drugs on social media following police raids in two affluent Wellington suburbs will keep his name secret for now.
Te Puke man Joseph Riwhi extradited to Australia to stand trial for alleged violence
A man who claimed he came to New Zealand not to avoid a criminal trial, but to "escape living in constant fear" of his partner's family, will be sent back...
Police swoop on man who called Parliament threatening murder
Abdul Javed's threat was taken so seriously that Wellington security staff immediately called the police, and his phone number was traced.
How the system failed Olivia Podmore
A coroner's inquest has shed light on the years of bullying Podmore endured, and how conditions did not improve for her, despite an independent review. Audio
'Betrayal of trust': Man jailed for 13 years over historic sexual abuse
The judge said William Stephen Easton's offending spanned four decades including when he was a church leader.
Disappointment for Olivia Podmore's family as inquest adjourned
The cyclist's family say the last three weeks have been emotionally and financially draining.
Supreme Court allows appeal of customary marine title judgment
The Supreme Court has released its judgment on an appeal that made it easier for Māori to gain customary marine title under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act.
Farmers ordered to pay court costs of $180k over roading buyout
The pair objected to the purchase of 11 hectares of their land being taken for the Mt Messenger Bypass.
Successful claim for 2,4,5-T exposure just tip of iceberg: Lawyer
The lawyer for a Taranaki farmer who successfully overturned an ACC decision denying him compensation for exposure to the herbicide 2,4,5-T reckons his client is just the tip of the iceberg. Taranaki… Audio