Court
Half brother of Lachlan Jones recalled to coroner's hearing
The half brother of Lachlan Jones has been recalled to a coroner's hearing where he's again denied he threw the three-year-old into an oxidation pond. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Gail Maney appeal wraps up
The appeal of Gail Maney, Stephen Stone, Colin Maney and Mark Henriksen for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1999 wrapped up in Wellington yesterday. Private investigator who was working on the… Audio
Woman claims friend told her half-brother threw Lachlan Jones in pond
Hearing the news "made me sick" but prior experience with police stopped the woman from coming forward earlier, an inquest has heard.
Suicide note 'didn't sit with me' - Auckland couple's friend
A friend of Philip Polkinghorne said she felt manipulated by him after he showed her the supposed note from his wife.
'Crying, smiling': Gail Maney's reaction to lawyers' agreement in murder case
The Crown has confirmed it will not be seeking to uphold Gail Maney's conviction. Audio
Lawyers agree no evidence implicating Gail Maney for murder
Lawyers from both the crown and the defence agree there is no evidence implicating a woman convicted and jailed for a West Auckland murder two decades ago. Kate Green spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Sincere Standtrue 'friendly, personable, happy' before dying
A Gloriavale woman who may have been the last to see Standtrue says nothing about him was "out of the ordinary".
Man faces firearm, threatening to kill charges after 15-hour stand-off
He has been charged with eight offences total after a stand-off that saw police and the Defence Force involved.
Court ruling against Chinese-owned forest company welcomed
The court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment - slash.
Three people in Wellington District Court on bribery and corruption charges
Three people facing charges of corruption and bribery of enforcement staff have appeared in Wellington District Court on Tuesday.
Gail Maney and Stephen Stone appealing murder convictions
Today, the Court of Appeal heard arguments from lawyers for Gail Maney and Stephen Stone, who are appealing their convictions for the 1989 murder of West Auckland man Deane Fuller-Sandys. Stone is… Audio
Pathologist describes bruises on Pauline Hanna
Bruises on the body of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne's wife could show she was grabbed and held before she died, a court has heard.
Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing 'catastrophic' injuries
She was allegedly at "breaking point" before she snapped and caused "catastrophic" stomp-type injuries.
Gloriavale leader denies seeing outright bullying of young man found dead
A senior leader has told an inquest that while Sincere Standtrue was slow, he seemed to get on well with other children.
Feelers frontman James Reid sentenced to 12 months supervision
The frontman of award-winning New Zealand rock band The Feelers has been sentenced after he was caught driving at double the speed limit and refusing to provide a blood sample.
Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction
He had been found guilty of organising and participating in an unauthorised assembly in 2019 during months-long pro-democracy protests in the China-ruled city.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Barber told to say nothing to police
Paul Adriaanse told Philip Polkinghorne he wouldn't lie to police if they came asking questions.
Surgeon's wife broke down in tears over money troubles before death, niece tells court
Pauline Hanna's niece says her aunt was worried about leaving Philip Polkinghorne as she did not have money to live off.
Prolific Auckland shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... it's like a job'
Travis Archer has amassed more than 70 convictions for various offences, including dishonesty crimes, since 2013.
Murder-accused appears in court after Northland roadside death
A 50-year-old Far North man has appeared in court charged with murder following a roadside death in the isolated community of Waimamaku.
