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The retired Archbishop of Wellington says evidence provided to a police investigation shows allegations against him could never have happened.

The Financial Markets Authority is taking the insurance company to court, saying it overcharged customers and failed to address the problem.

One of New Zealand's most senior Catholics has failed in his last-ditch attempt to prevent Newshub from detailing sexual abuse allegations against him.

Two men and a woman were arrested late last week and face charges of damaging vehicles and bus stops in 12 Wellington suburbs.

Basil Mist offended against five girls aged seven to 15 and killed his girlfriend.

The case raises deep question about the limits of police powers, privacy, and fundamental human rights, Mahia Tamiefuna's lawyer says.

It is hoped the ability for victims to participate in court remotely will reduce the risk of them being revictimised or intimidated.

The country's highest court is to weigh in on whether police officers are allowed to take random pictures of people on the street. Audio

There was anger in the Wellington High Court today at a man who was sentenced in relation to the death of a Karori man.

One of Jason Tuitama's victims was taken to hospital in critical condition and died.

Companies convicted of health and safety failings in the lead up to the Whakaari / White Island eruption will be sentenced in the Auckland District Court today.

Five Christchurch teenagers involved in a string of "highly premeditated and extremely violent" attacks on gay men have been sentenced to supervision and ordered to pay reparations.