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Doggy death row: Auckland animal shelter staff shattered as the dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed after court order

February 27, 2026

Tessa and Mia waiting for forever homes at an Auckland Council animal shelter. Robert Irvine, Auckland Council’s general…

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Woman who sent child sex abuse photos to sex offender jailed

February 22, 2026

He took a bag containing the victim’s medication for his terminal heart disease and $200. He also tried…

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Mount Maunganui landslide: Paul Davison named to lead Tauranga City Council probe

February 12, 2026

The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…

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Why is retired New Zealand judge Sir William Young still on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal? – Uzra Zeya

February 11, 2026

In the case of Hong Kong, this is hard enough without judges apologising for, or legitimising, repression. Since…

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Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston Peters

February 11, 2026

“We get no leverage from this,” she replied. Judge Aitken is the first New Zealand judge to be…

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Third US lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman dismissed by judge

February 11, 2026

AP has now reported that US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton in Boston threw out the Massachusetts filing late…

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February 10, 2026

The panel is investigating those events and whether Judge Aitken’s actions crossed a line. It will call five…

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February 9, 2026

Attorney-General Judith Collins recommended the Judicial Conduct Commissioner inquire into Judge Aitken’s conduct. The Judicial Conduct Panel hearing…

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New Zealand man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son, despite concerns from judge

February 7, 2026

He then had to apply to the court to adopt the baby boy as his own child. The…

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Dunedin inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack

February 4, 2026

Judge Robinson said the victim was defenceless, had his back turned, and had no chance to protect himself.…

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Judge slams Whangārei Mobil station over ‘mind-blowing’ POS failures in employee theft case

February 1, 2026

The court heard that between 2018 and 2020, Kumar was employed at the Walton St service station in…

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Nigella Lawson joins the Great British Bake Off as new judge

January 27, 2026

“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the…

Doggy death row: Auckland animal shelter staff shattered as the dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed after court order

Rotorua aggravated robbery accused found guilty after judge revisits verdict

Mount Maunganui landslide: Paul Davison named to lead Tauranga City Council probe

Why is retired New Zealand judge Sir William Young still on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal? – Uzra Zeya

Judge Ema Aitken judicial conduct hearing hears from NZ First party secretary about Northern Club incident

Third US lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman dismissed by judge

Judge Ema Aitken conduct hearing told senior judges may be reluctant to aid special counsel

Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston Peters

New Zealand man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son, despite concerns from judge

Dunedin inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack

Judge slams Whangārei Mobil station over ‘mind-blowing’ POS failures in employee theft case

Nigella Lawson joins the Great British Bake Off as new judge