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Espionage trial of New Zealand soldier shrouded in secrecy
RNZ will argue against the heavy suppressions on Monday, before court martial begins. Audio
Kiwi who murdered aspiring professional surfer in NSW pub carpark fights deportation
David Ngatokotoru Martin has lived overseas for 36 years. Now's he's being deported to NZ.
Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase applies for permanent name suppression
The woman's fitness to stand trial has been raised in court. Audio
Prominent businessman denies fraud charges
The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with deceptively obtaining more than $350,000.
Hearings begin ahead of inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna
Her husband Philip Polkinghorne was found not guilty of her murder last year.
'Ultimate abuse': Man who lived with girlfriend's dead body for a month granted parole
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend in 2009 and became eligible for parole in 2020.
Govt employee on trial for possessing Christchurch mosque shootings video
The employee's lawyer said he thought he could transfer it from his work phone to his personal phone.
Police investigate new complaint against former ACT Party president
Tim Jago was jailed for two and a half years last year after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s.
Bunnings manager stole $38k from employer
The man's modus operandi was to reprint an invoice and then complete a refund of the purchased items.
Mushroom murderer Patterson denied poisoning husband using toxic pasta, chicken curry
Evidence of Simon Patterson's alleged plight was withheld from the jury during her murder trial.
Life coach sentenced over 'king-hit' assault
A judge has suggested Albert James should have employed his conflict-resolution skills rather than punching a golf buddy in the head.
Man accused of killing police officer Lyn Fleming named
A High Court justice has ended name suppression for 32-year-old Hayden Tasker.
Coroner's report into fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens looks at police tactics
Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'They dropped the ball' - mum of teen killed at roadworks site
Fyfa Dawson cycled thousands of kilometres overseas, but was killed less than 3km from home. Audio
Insider trader's bid for appeal dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal by a businessman found guilty of insider trading.
Man admits role in nearly $4m Ponzi scheme
Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira was charged in May 2023 by the Serious Fraud Office.
Two teenagers charged with murder over Hamilton brawl
The two 19-year-old men appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.
Youth Theatre says rape charges against ex-employee did not relate to time working there
Auckland entertainer, Cole Thomas Johnston, is facing charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a girl aged 12 to 15.
Woman accused of ill-treating toddler found in suitcase denied bail
The 27-year-old woman appeared in North Shore District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
