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Second man charged with murder of Damon O'Rourke
The 21-year-old is also facing a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Teen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camper
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Uber's 'shambolic' agreements with drivers highlights power imbalance - unions
Something needs to be done to address the power imbalance between Uber and its drivers, a lawyer for the Council of Trade Unions has argued in court.
Man accused of Ellerslie murder named
One of the men charged with murdering an Auckland couple can now be named.
Uber debate continues in Court of Appeal
Uber has argued that its drivers are more akin to contractors and therefore ineligible for benefits like minimum wage and sick leave.
Moving company won't return accidental $50k payment
Habitat Hotels told the High Court at Auckland that it was concerned the company had simply dissipated the remaining funds.
Man with chainsaw in forest found guilty of cutting illegal track
A man seen with a chainsaw near a locked gate in a commercial forest in Wakefield denied cutting an illegal access track around it for mountain bikers and motocross riders.
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
A hunter was high on meth when he got behind the wheel of a ute and drove his brother and a friend into the bush for a hunting trip.
Ghahraman's law career at risk if convicted, professor says
A criminal conviction for Golriz Ghahraman could jeopardise her ability to practise law in New Zealand, a retired law professor says. Audio
Golriz Ghahraman pleads guilty to shoplifting charges
The former Green MP was charged with shoplifting in four separate incidents at stores in Auckland and Wellington.
Church appeals dismissal of bid for exclusion from inquiry
A judge said the Jehovah's Witnesses did not have a "fundamental right to avoid scrutiny" in the Abuse in Care Inquiry.
Save the Children appalled by new ram raid bill
The children's charity Save the Children is appalled by a new bill creating a ram raid offence which would see children as young as twelve criminally charged with up to ten years in prison, including… Audio
Unreliable eyewitness evidence leading to wrongful convictions - watchdog
The watchdog looking into miscarriages of justice has launched its first inquiry into one of the systemic problems leading to wrongful convictions.
Special Counsel behind Biden report speaks at hearing
The US special counsel who released a scathing report last month suggesting President Biden had a "poor memory" has spoken at a congressional hearing.
Robert Hur - originally a Republican appointee -… Audio
Wage subsidy scheme judicial review heard in High Court
The court has heard arguments over the lawfulness of recommendations made by the Auditor-General about the wage subsidy scheme.
Blackmail accusation after public figure's Grindr encounter
A person has been accused of attempting to blackmailing a Canterbury based public figure after a paid sexual encounter.
Domestic violence survivor shouldn't pay abuser's court costs - lawyer
She failed to get a protection order against him and was ordered to pay $13,000.
Family of Lynn Mall terror attacker wants public inquest
The family of the Lynn Mall terror attacker wants a public inquest to find out if the police could have prevented his death.
A hearing is under way in Auckland to set determine the scope and form of… Audio
Drug court better than prison rehabilitation, former addict says
A former addict who spent years in jail says prison rehab programs don't work, and investing in more alcohol and drug treatment courts would help cut crime.
The specialist courts aim to treat the… Audio
Kardashian-backed NZ skincare company escalates trademark dispute
A mānuka honey-based skincare company endorsed by one of the Kardashian sisters has escalated its trademark battle against a small start-up with a similar name.
