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Three men jailed for roles in importation millions of dollars of cocaine from Colombia
The men were part of a much larger drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $45 million.
Former NZ sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman without consent
The man faces four charges of posting "an intimate visual recording", according to court documents.
Giuliani disbarred in New York over lies on Trump's election loss
Rudy Giuliani, who had his New York law license suspended in 2021 for making false statements around the election, is no longer allowed to practice law in the state.
Power boat skipper who crashed into ferry must pay $130k to victims
The ferry's skipper was left with critical head and spinal injuries while a passenger was thrown into the water before the vessel sank.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering 10-month-old baby Mustafa Ali
Baby Mustafa was taken unconscious to Te Kūiti Hospital in June and died.
Man accused of murdering Dunedin resident Gurjit Singh in court
His trial is expected next November after he pleaded not guilty to murder.
US Court rules Trump can claim immunity for presidential acts
The U-S Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took as president. In a six-to-three decision, the court determined that presidents… Audio
Justice officials investigate courthouse attack on a lawyer in Levin
It's prompted the Law Society to make a plea for increased safety measures in courthouses nationwide.
Oranga Tamariki treating lawyers as 'safety net'
The agency' social workers have "genuine fear and concern" around court - even though that is one of their core statutory roles.
'I'll sue you': Trespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant
When a foreign affairs staffer heard that Saudi Arabian officials were going to view his rented apartment he had his landlord trespassed after she refused to recognise his security concerns.
Judge tells man who sent inappropriate messages to ‘get a job’
A young man who sent inappropriate Snapchat messages to two girls he knew has been told by a judge to "get a job and do some work on yourself."
Supreme Court casts doubt on hundreds of 6 January cases
The court narrows the use of an obstruction charge brought against hundreds of people over the 2021 Capitol riot.
Judge reluctantly jails smash-and-grab robber
"We're not giving up on you," judge tells teen who robbed a jewellery store while on home detention.
Judge refers to Ghahraman's 'traumatic experiences', regret over shoplifting
Golriz Ghahraman has to pay a fine of $1600, and $260 in court costs, for shoplifting offences.
Community hopes Lauren Dickason sentencing will help healing process
A neighbour says the Timaru community has been through a dark time after Lauren Dickason killed her three young children. Audio
The Panel With Kathryn Graham & David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham & David Farrar discuss the state of local Government and the Julian Assange verdict. Kathryn Graham is a Maori Development Executive… Audio
Lauren Dickason sentenced to 18 years imprisonment
The 43-year-old pleaded not guilty by way of insanity and infanticide but was convicted of murdering 2 year-old twins Karla and Maya and six-year-old Liane, three weeks after the family arrived in New… Audio
Men responsible for murder of Auckland shopkeeper given life imprisonment
The murder of Janak Patel, at Sandringham's Rose Cottage Superette in November 2022, sparked outrage and protests over the safety of dairy workers, the men responsible for his murder and robbery of… Audio
How the case against Lauren Dickason unfolded
She will begin her sentence as a patient at a mental health hospital in the custody of the state under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act.
As it happened: Lauren Dickason sentenced for murder of three daughters
She will begin her sentence in an inpatient care and treatment facility as a special patient due to her mental condition.