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Man who issued almost 200 fake WoFs sentenced
A vehicle inspector who issued 183 fake warrants of fitness certificates has been sentenced in an Auckland court.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman on North Shore
A man accused of murdering a woman on Auckland's North Shore has pleaded not guilty.
Alcohol company that gave Dunedin flat 281 bottles taken to court
Police are seeking suspension of the company's liquor licence.
Man who killed infant daughter sentenced to minimum 17 years' jail
The 3-month-old was rushed to hospital with a severe head injury on New Year's Eve 2021 but died two days later.
Thorndon Quay carparks: Council's decision-making process flawed, court rules
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay, as the Court of Appeal takes aim at the council's decision-making process.
School board pleads guilty to charges after fatal school caving trip
It faces two charges of exposing people to risk of serious injury or death.
Z Energy 'vastly overstated' emission reductions - Consumer NZ lawyers
Lawyers for Consumer NZ compared Z Energy's claims to a tobacco company claiming harm reduction by saying it was delivering cigarettes "more safely".
Northland man wins battle against ACC after serious head injury
After being attacked and left unconscious by the roadside, a man faced a years-long struggle to get compensation.
Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence
Alec Baldwin broke into tears after a judge dimissed the case against him for a fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust.
Mercedes thief jailed for chase that claimed car owner's life
Allister Christie saw his stolen car being driven and gave chase. His body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
High Court rules man who fatally stabbed night shelter resident cannot be named
The High Court has ruled a man who fatally stabbed a 22-year-old in a Christchurch night shelter, but had a murder charge against him dropped, cannot be named.
Timeline: All the developments in the David Tamihere murder case
The David Tamihere case stretches more than 34 years. Here's what you need to know.
Tamihere 'not surprised' by Court of Appeal's decision
"From what I've read so far, the Appeal Court seems to think their primary job is to protect the Crown case," Tamihere told RNZ.
Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere's convictions
David Tamihere said the fight to clear his name for the murders of Swedish backpackers Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Urban Höglin 35 years ago isn't over, despite the Court of Appeal decision today… Audio
Parole declined for teacher Lois Dear's killer, Whetu Te Hiko
The man who murdered the Tokoroa school teacher 18 years ago will remain behind bars for another two years.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
Tamihere loses appeal against backpacker murder conviction
Despite false evidence from a jailhouse informant, the Court of Appeal says it is satisfied "beyond reasonable doubt" Tamihere murdered Sven Urban Höglin and Heidi Birgitta Paakkonen in 1989. Audio
Men accused of killing Patricia McKay appear in court
The three men accused of murdering New Zealander Patricia McKay have appeared in an Orange County Court today. 68-year-old Patricia McKay died outside a Newport Beach mall last week during an… Audio
Court of Appeal upholds Tamihere conviction
David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is very disappointed by today's verdict and believes in his client's innocence. The Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions for the murders of Swedish… Audio
'I want her to die': Man's vicious attack on wife in McDonald's revealed
Mitesh Kumar's attack on his wife lasted more than seven minutes, and only stopped when police arrived at the scene.