Trial begins for Laura Williams, accused of setting fire to her partner’s man cave
An ‘orange flicker’ Crown lawyer Kim McCoy told the jury Williams’ former partner Anthony Buckton spent a lot…
Man accused of woman’s murder appears in Whangārei District Court
“We attended the registered owner’s address in Ōpononi where a burglary had occurred, but the woman was not…
Northsouth Livestock agents William and Kathryn Reid accused of false NAIT records after cows vanish
Under the NAIT Act, those involved in livestock trade must provide a NAIT number linked to a physical…
Senior lawyer’s lack of supervision of junior staff under scrutiny in Lawyers and Conveyancers hearing
At the second part of the recent hearing, the tribunal was told matters came to a head after…
Family violence accused in Wellington abuse trial interrupts Crown’s closing address
The man is on trial in the Wellington District Court, where he denies 16 charges, including male assaults…
Invercargill teen accused of nationwide bomb threats granted bail
Sergeant Brett Cronin told the court police were “strongly opposed” to granting him bail. But Judge Catriona Doyle…
South Auckland illegal money lender Ilaisaane Malupo sentenced over unregistered loans
Malupo faced up to one year’s imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000 for a representative charge…
Teens accused of using gay dating app to target Invercargill victim appear in court
Police alleged that youths in unrelated incidents had lured victims to various locations with the intent of assaulting…
Officials accused of corruptly agreeing to accept bribes, supplying meth at Auckland prison
The alleged bribes relate to introducing an “unauthorised item” into prison in the staff members’ official capacities. At…
Invercargill assaults: Teens accused of using dating apps to lure victims
“The reality is stark – one more strike, one more kick and the outcome could have been fatal.”…
Woman accused of causing West Auckland crash that killed motorcyclist Sam Rasmussen takes the stand
Before court began, the woman was sitting as she was yesterday – tucked in a corner of the…
Court martial begins for NZDF member accused of threatening Afghan interpreter
The names and identities of the interpreter, the accused and witnesses have all been suppressed until a verdict…