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Man used 10 identities, including a dead person's, in Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
Adam James Letchford made 14 applications between April and June 2020.
Help came 30 mins too late for mother and son following boating tragedy
Gemma Ferregel and son Ryder, who drowned after a boat capsized on Manukau Harbour, had clung to the upturned hull for several hours and at one point were even safe while walking on a sandbar.
Judgment clears path for Greens to waka jump Darleen Tana
It is unlikely Tana will be able to seek another order to stop the Greens holding a meeting to vote on her fate, Professor Andrew Geddis says.
Limits on jury trials breach 'long-held rights' - lawyer
The government wants to raise the threshold for defendants opting for a jury trial and extend the time they have to choose between a jury or judge-alone trial. Audio
Man's remorse after killing mate in workplace accident
One careless reverse of the roller machine, and in an instant, Gabriel Ahnee Fa'amausili was gone forever.
Gloriavale man pleads guilty to charges against eight girls
He preyed upon some as they slept and touched them while caring for children or working at the Christian community.
Convicted sex offender James Parker denied parole for third time
The former deputy principal has been in jail since 2013 for offences against boys while he was a teacher at Pamapuria School, near Kaitāia.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
Forensic science at the fore in the Polkinghorne trial, but it's only a 'tool'
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context
The language of forensic science
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context. Audio
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal crowbar strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
The moment his brother was allegedly fatally struck by a Mongrel Mob gang member in a brawl, Thomas Te Kani wished it was him instead.
Two women sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Rau Tongia
Two women convicted of the murder of Karori man Rau Tongia have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Polkinghorne murder trial: No verdict tonight with jury to return on Monday
The jury in the murder trial of former Auckland eye surgeon says they will not reach a verdict tonight, after hours of deliberation.
What's happened so far as Polkinghorne jury begins deliberations
As the jury begins to consider the evidence, here's a recap of how this case unfolded.
Jury to deliberate in Philip Polkinghorne trial
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne will today review audio evidence and reference thousands of pages of transcripts of witness testimonies. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Polkinghorne trial jury asks to hear recordings again
The jury will listen again to a secret recording of Pauline Hanna, and to Philip Polkinghorne's call to emergency services.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury to begin deliberations Thursday
The jury has been sent home for the day and will consider their verdict tomorrow.
'Person of interest' in death of Baby Ru sentenced to 18 months' jail
A "person of interest" in the investigation of the death of Hutt toddler Baby Ru has been sentenced to 18 months' jail on unrelated charges.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal over earthquake-ruined building
BNZ bank sued Wellington City Council for more than $100 million in 2019 over the Harbour Quays building, demolished after the 2016 Kaikōura quake.
Philip Polkinghorne wrongly branded as villain, defence tells court
Philip Polkinghorne's lawyer urged jurors not to let moral judgments cloud their vision.
