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'Lovely lunch': Guest was raving about fatal beef Wellington, trial hears
She was unaware the meal would ultimately cause her death.
'Mastermind' of multi-million dollar drug ring jailed for 11 years
The Christchurch man got drugs from an overseas supplier codenamed 'Pinnokkio'.
Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
The 66-year-old was twice found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter.
Teen rapist denied parole after breaching bail 47 times
A psychologists' report assessed Noah Matthews as having "above average" risk of reoffending.
Man to appear in court for Auckland city shooting
The shooting left one man seriously injured.
Man charged with Waiuku murder
The 50-year-old is set to appear at the Pukekohe District Court.
Charges against rail protesters dropped
Jurors in the first trial couldn't reach an agreement on whether the protests carried an unreasonable risk to the public.
Man in court after shooting at MSD office
A 25-year-old has appeared in Masterton District Court.
Crown drops charges against Passenger Rail protesters
Charges related to protests in October 2022 have been withdrawn.
Fonterra to appeal court decision over trademark licensing agreements
The dairy giant wanted a ruling to ensure its divestment plans would not affect its existing trademark deal with Bega Cheese.
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on longer prison sentences
The Corrections Minister has asked officials to look at how shorter sentences relate to higher levels of re-offending and whether longer sentences allow better rehabilitation for offenders… Audio
Corrections to investigate impact of longer prison sentences on reoffending rates
Corrections is investigating the impact longer sentences might have in reducing reoffending, at the request from the Corrections Minister, Mark Mitchell. Otago University senior lecturer in… Audio
Christchurch man was held captive two months before he mysteriously died
An inquest into the death of Nigel Bom has begun.
Lake Alice survivor taking Crown to court over 'unlawful' redress
A Lake Alice survivor is taking the Crown to court to challenge Cabinet's decision on redress in what will be the first legal case of its kind. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Ex-league pro beats drug addiction, spared 501 deportation to NZ
New Zealand-born professional rugby league player turned drug offender Dean Scott has been allowed to stay in Australia after a tribunal recognised his full rehabilitation.
Russell Brand appears in court on rape and sex assault charges
Brand was released on conditional bail until his next hearing at London's Old Bailey court on 30 May.
Kaitāia man accused of murdering Archibald McKenzie denies charge
Lewis Edmonds has appeared in the High Court at Whangārei facing one charge of murder.
'Deliberate offending': Companies, directors fined $1.6m for altering tallow
By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price, New Zealand Food Safety says.
Mushroom murder trial: Erin Patterson sent 'extremely aggressive' texts to estranged husband - court hears
The messages over child support payments were sent in the months leading up to the alleged murders of her in-laws. Audio
Corrections defends release of rapist who went on to murder woman in her home
The convicted rapist murdered Juliana Bonilla-Herrera 10 weeks after he was released on parole.
