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Court of Appeal turns down Scott Watson's bid to quash murder convictions
The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Teen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's death
Jessica Lee Rose Mulford killed Harlee-Rose with such force to her abdomen that it ruptured her internal organs.
Gym chain taken to court over membership prices
City Fitness faces 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act .
Loafers Lodge resident's final moments heard on 111 call
A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.
Jurors hear harrowing accounts of suitcase deaths
Jurors have heard a harrowing account of what's alleged to have happened to two children killed and hidden in suitcases in Auckland, as the Crown opens its case against their mother Hakyung Lee. Audio
Drug found in bodies of two children left in suitcases
Their mother does not dispute causing their deaths, but says the loss of her husband drove her to insanity, the court has heard.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9th September 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Audio
Trial of suitcase murder suspect begins
The trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
One count of arson dismissed in Loafers Lodge trial
The defendant, whose identity is suppressed, is also charged with five counts of murder for setting the Wellington boarding house alight in 2023.
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.
