Christchurch mosque gunman appeal: Crown says guilty pleas were informed choice
Tarrant had given his guilty pleas freely and without coercion, she said. “Tarrant made an informed choice in…
Christchurch mosque gunman’s lawyers cite ‘Nelson Mandela Rules’ in bid to appeal convictions
The lawyers have throughout the hearing presented a number of independent assessments of the unit the gunman was…
From protecting heritage homes to banning oil and gas exploration, we need to be realistic about the cost of our ‘luxury beliefs’ – Roger Partridge
Auckland’s stadium debate offers a variation on the same theme. Every few years, the idea of a world-class…
Neglectful dog breeder Janine Wallace fails in latest bid to overturn ban, convictions
Wallace’s mother, Barbara Glover, had been breeding the dogs for several years when Wallace became involved in the…
US singer Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for past felony convictions
In 2003, the singer was convicted of felony robbery and served a year in prison and additional probation,…
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol reading
Judge Bill Hastings said in sentencing him today that Ellis’ life “came unstuck” with the end of his…
NZ law must catch up with reality on jury trials – Deborah Chambers
You are told that he had only two previous convictions in 2000 and 2005 involving remarkably similar conduct:…
Kaitāia woman Kimberley Dow sentenced for role in international website hosting scam
All of the accounts were opened in her name. In April 2023, four victims received phone calls from…
Loafers Lodge accused’s previous convictions read to High Court jury
The serious violent offence in 2009 happened after the man had been drinking for a number of hours…
Scott Watson fails to overturn his convictions for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope
“He maintains he is innocent,” he said. Cook said Watson intended to make an application for leave to…
Pato Alvarez loses final bid for name suppression after sex crime convictions
Alvarez is the Bay Dreams and One Love founder and former owner, was involved in the failed Juicy…