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Life sentence for woman who killed Dale Watene

Sandy Graham was told the killing and cover-up was callous and merciless.

Senior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencing

His actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.

Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'

"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."

Milk Wars: Dairy farmer takes Fonterra back to court over milk collection

Philip Woolley was dumping thousands of litres of milk daily while under a court order.

Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced

After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.

‘Got a heavy foot’: Destiny Church leader’s history of speeding comes back to bite

John Ferris was discharged on four Covid-19 breaches, but convicted of dangerous driving.

'Sad history of deprivation': Young offender takes action against psychiatric report mess

Ongoing issues with court-ordered mental health reports boil over into the High Court.

'Really happy': victim on Dilworth abuser Ian Wilson remaining behind bars for another year

Ian Wilson was jailed for 3 years and seven months for abusing five boys.

Baby in hospital bin: Woman pleads guilty to leaving body

She was granted interim name suppression until her sentencing next year.

Newborn suffered brain damage after midwife failed to record abnormal heart-rate readings

The baby was born in 'very poor condition'.

Prospect's devotion to Black Power inked across face as he appears for sentencing

Prospect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.

Free justice: First no-cost court case in NZ history brought by two academics against the government

Justice might be blind, but it’s also usually notoriously expensive.

Dealer says Hilux built using stolen engine now the subject of a police investigation

He's not the first buyer to have problems with a car from Vehicle Imports Direct.

Reclusive tinkerer experimented with making guns and bombs, then didn't stop

The Defence Force was called to deal with explosive devices at Alastair Kindell's house.

Bloodied, bruised and traumatised: Man allegedly kidnapped, robbed by gang members

The fourth person arrested is to appear in the Hamilton District Court today.

Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told

High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.

Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?

Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?

Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret

But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.