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Lake Alice: ACC ordered to cover former patient's injuries from electric-shock 'torture'
Children as young as four, including the former patient were given electroconvulsive therapy that lasted as long as 20 minutes with no muscle relaxant or anaesthetic.
Prisoner reintegration trust link to murderer Joseph Brider revealed
A charity which helps reintegrate prisoners into society can now be named in connection with the convicted murderer and rapist.
Safety fears raised with owner of party house where Sophia Crestani died
The University of Otago proctor wrote a letter also warning of possible structural failure at the house - before the party.
Victim shot in the back while sleeping, court hears, five women accused of murder
A trial over the death of Karori man Rau Tongia has begun.
Five woman face murder charge over death of Rau Tongia in Karori
Five women are facing murder charges in the Wellington High Court in relation to the death of Karori man Rau Tongia. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Mother hopes inquest will provide accountability for death
The mother of an Otago University student killed at an overcrowded flat party says she hopes the inquest will provide some accountability for her daughter's death. Elspeth McMillan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Inquest into 2019 death of Otago student begins
The inquest into the death of Otago University student Sophia Crestani is starting on Monday at the Dunedin District Court. Dunedin reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Baldwin request to drop 'Rust' manslaughter case denied
A US judge has denied a motion by Alec Baldwin to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge over a deadly film set shooting in 2021.
'Government-sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
Sincere Standtrue: 'He was always smiling, wasn't he?'
The final video played in the inquest into a Gloriavale man's death was a tribute to his life, compiled by his family.
How E tū union ended up taking one of its own to the employment court
The union now must pay its former employee compensation, 12 months' lost remuneration and more to his costs.
Justice officials look at Private Public Partnerships to fix leaky courthouses
Justice officials are looking at sometimes controversial public-private partnerships - or PPPs - to rescue billions of dollars of leaky and rundown courthouses. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teenage boy dies after attack at Dunedin bus hub
A teenager is due to appear at the Dunedin Youth Court today, following the death of a 16-year-old boy who was attacked at the city's bus hub. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man at centre of Lower Hutt police stand-off appears in court
The 25-year-old will next appear in court on 10 July.
Taranaki farmer on home detention after failing to care for his cattle
Some cattle had to be euthanised.
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter over death of newborn son
An Auckland woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of her four-week-old son.
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to crash charges
The former justice minister was charged with careless driving and failing to accompany a police officer after a late-night crash.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Audio
Suitcase murders: Trial date set for mother accused of killing children
A woman accused of murdering her two children and hiding their remains in suitcases will go on trial next year.
