Murder trial begins for man accused of ‘decapitating and dismembering’ Christchurch man Richard Leman
It is set to run for four weeks, during which more than 30 witnesses will give evidence. Michael…
Auckland slavery case: Moeaia Tuai sentenced for abuse, rape
He was also found guilty of assaulting the female victim with a weapon on one occasion, twice raping…
Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial
He contended the A was for addicting, the B for brains and the C for children. “They don’t…
Jury duty woes: Aucklander slams process, calls for reform
“Not a single one of my friends or customers had anything good to say about it (jury service),…
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury on sexual charges
Busfield, 68, allegedly engaged in unlawful conduct with 11-year-old twin boys. Photo / Getty Images Busfield’s civil attorney…
Jury finds Hamilton dentist Rahul Gautam not guilty of indecent assault
Both Morgan and Crown prosecutor Amy Alcock delivered their closing submissions yesterday afternoon, while Judge Tini Clark gave…
Jury returns verdict in trial over Whangamatā bakery owner’s collision with pedestrian
Brett Henderson got in her Isuzu D-Max ute, and drove to find the man – Duane Jackison –…
Dunedin Pine Hill murder: Jury finds Rajinder guilty of killing Gurjit Singh
Gurjit Singh at his home in Pine Hill. Photo / Supplied The Crown alleged the killing was a…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
Auckland child sexual abuse case: Kane Penk jailed after jury trial
The judge agreed that Penk’s crimes, targeting a vulnerable child, were disturbing. “You did nothing wrong,” he told…
Jury to decide fate of Whangārei rugby players in sexual violation trial as defence closes its case
The jury has heard that several years ago, Hill and Nakadavotu were drinking at a Whangārei bar with…
Jury finds Jayden Meyer guilty of sexual violation of 15-year-old girl
He was then released into his father’s custody at 7.13pm. That same night, just before midnight, he sexually…