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Sixth, final victim of Mount landslide confirmed as Jacqualine Wheeler
The corner has now completed formal identification of all the fatalies from last week's tragedy.
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson declined parole for a fifth time
The 54-year-old has been in prison since June 1999 for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, US judge rules
The decision is a loss for federal prosecutors, who were adamant about pursuing the death penalty for the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealth boss Brian Thompson in 2024.
Italian officals go on trial over deadly migrant shipwreck
Six members of Italy's police and coastguard will go on trial over a 2023 shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants, accused of failing to intervene on time.
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips' case
Strict reporting conditions mean nothing else can be said about the judge's decision.
Killer at high-risk of reoffending against partners
Clayton Weatherston was declined parole after 18 years in jail for the murder of Sophie Elliott.
Sophie Elliott's dad fears her murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed the 22-year-old to death so viciously the knife broke. He's up for parole for the first time.
Wife was talking and laughing with husband when a tree hit and killed him
The family of a hop grower killed during a storm say his life's work remains rooted in the land.
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson up for parole again
Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1999 for the murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who went missing after a New Year's Eve party in the Marlborough Sounds.
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way?
A survivor's story highlights how abuse shapes lives without defining them, as experts warn that stigma may stop victims from seeking help.
Domino's staff chase down TV thief
A brazen burglar was chased down by Te Awamutu pizza store workers after he was busted strolling in and taking off with a television.
Teacher censured for filming sex act
Herman Fiu was charged with making an intimate visual recording and sharing it after the woman learned the video was circulating online.
Tenants awarded almost $20k after infant exposed to lead paint
The boy's doctor said that months after leaving the property, his body was still working hard to eliminate lead, arsenic and cadmium from his system.
Far North child abuse trial: Allegations of violence, neglect spanning years
Two men and a woman are accused of years of abuse against two children under the age of 12.
Duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.
Home detention for $2m mortgage fraud
Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty last September to 12 charges relating to four properties.
Fewer than 1 in 10 referred Abuse in Care cases prosecuted
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police. Audio
Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio
Buddhist statues dispute: Environment Court backs plan
A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.
Judge accused of verbally abusing Peters to face conduct panel
District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims.
