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Man accused of wielding machete outside Wellington Hospital granted bail
Police said a second man responded to the machete threat by firing a gun in a hospital car park.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeal denied by Supreme Court
Malcolm Rewa previously failed to have his conviction overturned and later applied to appeal in the Supreme Court, calling his trial a miscarriage of justice.
High emotion mark first days of inquest into death of Gore toddler
High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Viagogo loses 6-year battle against Commerce Commission
The watchdog says the global ticket reseller is its most complained about trader, with many left out of pocket after unknowingly buying fake tickets.
'Don't say I neglected my child', mother tells inquest into son's death
An emotionally charged inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has exposed ructions between his separated parents and accusations his body was dumped. Audio
Senior judges' perks revealed: Crown limos and free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.
Inquest begins for toddler found dead in Gore wastewater ponds
The coroner says the boy's death is unimaginable and he hopes the inquest will find answers.
Inquest into death of toddler in Gore begins after 5 years
An inquest into the death of toddler Lachlan Jones starts today more than five years after he was found in a wastewater pond in Gore. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquest begins after toddler found dead in the town's wastewater ponds
A coronial inquest into the death of a Gore toddler found in the town's wastewater treatment ponds is set to start in the Invercargill District Court .
Man jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deported - in a year
A man who was jailed after concocting an elaborate $6 million property scam to defraud overseas investors has been granted a year to get his affairs in order before he is deported back to China.
National Enquirer boss says he killed story of Trump's affair, even though it cost him
David Pecker agreed with a prosecutor who asked whether the Stormy Daniels story would have been "National Enquirer gold".
US: Weinstein re-trial expected following conviction overturn
It's all go in the US Courts - Harvey Weinstein is to face retrail and Donald Trump is back before the Supreme Court - Bevan Hurley joins First Up from New York Audio
Climate: How a legal victory in Europe could affect NZ
Analysis - A seven-year campaign by a group of over 2000 Swiss women recently ended. The decision has made waves in Europe. Might its ripples reach New Zealand's shores?
Manslaughter guilty plea for fatal fight over messy kitchen
A man who tried to break up a fight over a messy kitchen ended up being fatally stabbed in the neck, while another man was stabbed in the shoulder.
Claimants want Children's Minister to front up
Waitangi Tribunal claimants will appeal a High Court decision to overturn a summons order from the Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Court decision to name sex offender a 'massive victory' - survivors
The 21-year-old took his fight to keep his name secret to the country's highest court, but his loss means it can be published on 14 June.
Abuse in Care inquiry: Jehovah's Witness appeal dismissed
In March, the church appealed a High Court ruling that dismissed its claim to be excluded from the investigation.
Day two of testimony in criminal trial against Trump
It is day two of testimony in the historic criminal trial against Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments, and it began with a heated exchange between the judge and the former president's… Audio
Forest and Bird takes legal action over hunting agreement
Conservationists are butting heads about the best way to control Fiordland's wapiti elk populations, now the subject of a legal stoush.
