Court
Some who died in Loafers Lodge fire fell through floor, court hears
The court was shown photos and drone footage which showed parts of the mezzanine floor collapsed.
Stolen $130k trophy reappears in woman's home nine months later
The gold-carved trophy reappeared just days before a woman linked to its disappearance appeared in court.
Prominent sportsman found not guilty of breaking baby's ribs
It took the jury about four hours to reach the unanimous verdict.
Landlord crammed tenants into caravans, garages and a bus
A Queenstown landlord who crammed tenants into partitioned rooms, garages, caravans and a bus has been ordered to pay $81,050 on behalf of 117 tenants.
Jury retires to consider fate of prominent sportsman
The man, whose name is suppressed, is accused of breaking a baby's ribs, with an alternative charge of assault in a family relationship.
'Mushroom murderer' to be sentenced
Erin Patterson was convicted of triple murder for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband's parents, aunt and uncle at her home in 2023.
Cat-astrophe: Diseased pedigree cat sold by breeder had to be euthanised
The $700 cat had rotting teeth, weepy eyes, and was underweight.
Huntly man built pipe bomb to scare off 'undesirable' neighbours
After his belongings were stolen, and the windows of his car and Kāinga Ora home smashed, Warren John Frederick Lee had had enough.
Shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes six vacuums in two weeks
The young mum revealed that methamphetamine use was driving her thieving.
Julia DeLuney to serve at least 18 years for mother's murder
DeLuney was found guilty of the violent murder by a Wellington High Court jury in July.
CCTV footage shows Loafers Lodge accused putting knife up his jumper
The court has been showed detailed footage of the accused's movements over three days from 10 May.
Baby's bones broken in 'pure frustration', court told in closing arguments
A prominent sportsman, who has name suppression, squeezed the baby after he failed to settle, a Dunedin court has heard.
Defence Force appeals sentence on would-be spying soldier
The soldier, whose name is for now suppressed, was sentenced to two years of military detention.
DeLuney to be sentenced for murder of her mother today
A jury found Deluney guilty of the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in July.
Accused arsonist stopped his medication before fatal fire
The lawyer for the man accused of lighting the Loafers Lodge fire says he had not taken his schizophrenia medication for a month.
'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires
Maya Moore denies lighting fires at two Wairarapa properties.
'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelves
The next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.
Loafers Lodge murder-accused previously convicted of attempted arson
He told a forensic psychiatrist voices in his head told him to burn the place down, a court has heard.
Justice system under considerable stress, Chief Justice says
In the year ended 2024, 4175 prisoners were awaiting trial or sentencing.
