Judge grants name suppression for Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges
When police executed a search warrant, the man allegedly refused to hand over details to his digital devices,…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claim
TVNZ is defending its work and Hattotuwa is defending his comments in the story. TVNZ’s story focused on…
Judge finds irregularities, voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
Today, he said the court had ruled in favour of democracy and electoral integrity, and the decision was…
Judge Orders Google to Limit Default Search Deals to One Year
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Vin Diesel lawsuit dismissed after judge rules lack of jurisdiction
“The ruling was based on a legal technicality, with which we respectfully disagree. Ms Jonasson intends to appeal.”…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Auckland judge orders indefinite jail term for repeat sex offender Dean John Howard
After Howard’s Christchurch sentencing, a woman with whom he had previously been in a long-term relationship also shared…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob killer gets new sentence for Auckland prison stabbing
It will have long since finished by the time his 10-year minimum term of imprisonment for the murder…
Judge jails father for 15 years after ‘sadistic’ sexual assaults on partner and child
At trial, the man sought to blame others for the assault on the child, which the judge today…
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…