Encrypted police group chat stops case against Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii
The case against Raiders star Josh Papalii will not continue after the ACT Magistrates Court granted him a…
Sia denies drug abuse claims as ex seeks sole custody and child support
In her own declaration, filed on the same day, the Cheap Thrills hitmaker asked the court to turn…
Auckland actor fatally stabbed in jugular in tenancy dispute suspected accused couple had Head Hunters links, court hears
The woman is said to have incited the violence by yelling, “Get him! Get him!” The couple, who…
Waikato concreter and fraud accused Jason Lambert cleared of most charges
Prosecutor Steve Hickey submitted that Lambert accepted the work and the money, without any intention of finishing the…
Suppression lapses for Zac Cochrane-Cope, accused of murdering Joseph Walsh in New Lynn, Auckland
Authorities have not disclosed how Walsh was injured or how the two knew each other. Cochrane-Cope was at…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Hayden Tasker’s trial for the death of police officer Lyn Fleming moved to Christchuch
Tasker pleaded not guilty to the charges at an earlier hearing. In the High Court at Wellington this…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Murupara police station break‑in accused sacks lawyer in court
Christiansen is alleged to have intentionally damaged doors in the building, and to have threatened to do grievous…
Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns
In a statement, McKenzie said he was disappointed but destructive misinformation and hatred online had become too much…
Young man accused of sexually violating female friend as teens hung out
The Crown said on the evening of the alleged assault the group were gathered at the boy’s house,…
Rotorua triple murder case: Court waits on medical, psychologist reports
Charging documents show it is alleged Jessie Currin was murdered in Rotorua sometime between September 23 and October…