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Inquest into Mosque shooter's firearms licence to begin next month
The inquest begins on 7 October.
Wellington high schooler has charge over alleged attack changed
The 16-year-old now faces a charge of wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of the complainant following a July incident.
Woman pleads guilty to charge following death of Richard Leman
Morgan Grant appeared in the High Court at Christchurch via audio-visual link, where she entered the plea.
Former political figure asks for further name secrecy
A former political figure found guilty of historical sexual abuse is taking his fight for further name suppression to the High Court.
'I am tired and not myself' - wife's email read out at Polkinghorne trial
An emotional email that a woman allegedly killed by her husband wrote to herself has been read out at the High Court at Auckland, as the trial of Philip Polkinghorne continues.
Tauranga man sentenced for possession of extreme child sex exploitation material
The man was charged with possession of 374 images and videos depicting the horrific and extreme sexual abuse and exploitation of children, including babies.
'He's done it again' - Anger as crash victims learn driver has now killed another person
Neville Capes and Suzanne Brewer were travelling along a quiet rural road late one night in February 1982 when suddenly they saw a car's headlights right in front of them.
Daughter claims she should get more from her father's will than her siblings
The judge said it was a "tragedy" Beth had downplayed and "failed to recognise the contributions made by her siblings".
Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid on bus ride home
Tranzit Group Ltd, the company that provides the school bus service to Bethlehem College, has been sentenced for failing to comply with a duty of care.
West Coast child porn case sentencing delayed
Sentencing for a man who admitted having more than two million child pornography files was adjourned until December.
Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist would conclude death a suicide
If someone had been strangled by another person, Dr Stephen Cordner said more often than not, there would be additional injuries to the body which indicated an assault.
Council files charges against three companies over slip
The defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.
Crown not liable for paying $450k damages to 'Cuba Street kisser'
The Court of Appeal set aside a High Court ruling which saw Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald awarded damages for an unfair sentence.
Unlicensed pilot sentenced for taking people on helicopter rides
The 59-year-old Alexandra man was charged with flying a helicopter without an appropriate licence, Air Operator Certificate or medical approval.
Child support roulette
Child support arrears and penalties sit at nearly a billion dollars. That's comparatively good news, according to the tax department. Audio
Pauline Hanna's death not consistent with strangulation, pathologist says
An Australian forensic pathologist has told the jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial he does not believe Hanna's death was suspicious.
Cash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case
A Christchurch couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their ceiling in five dusty, vacuum sealed plastic bricks. Audio
Podcast Critic: two podcasts about the Polkinghorne trial
Evie Ashton reviews two competing podcasts about the Polkinghorne trial: Stuff Extra's The Trial and NZ Herald (NZME's) The Accused. Audio
Couple in legal battle with police to keep $232k found in roof space
Police say the money is probably "tainted" and should be handed to the Crown.
Boy, 8, allegedly attacked and killed with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
