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Judge praises courage of survivor of naked attack

Courageous stand in court by home invasion attack survivor.

'Every step designed to break him down': Lawyer in Alan Hall case

Alan Hall's conviction for a murder he didn't commit is set to be quashed after 36 years.

No-show faith healer arrested, is in hospital

Man who failed to turn up for his indecency trial remanded in custody.

Man remanded on manslaughter charge following baby's death

Accused granted bail and will remain in Christchurch until next appearance.

Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'

Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.

Bangladeshi man claims it's too dangerous to return home as people there want him dead

But Immigration authorities here say his fears are unfounded and his claims implausible.

'Negligent': Human waste pours over property after landlord fails to fix leak

The property was unsafe and unsanitary for the tenants, a tribunal said.

Leaky apartment proves costly for couple - but was previous owner really to blame?

Couple lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after buying Wellington apartment.

Woman jailed after slashing open boyfriend's cheek with broken bottle

Victim had a 12cm wound from eye to mouth

Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight

Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.

'Gut-wrenching': Emotions high in court as visually impaired driver jailed for motorcyclist death

The driver is short-sighted and admitted he was "used to making things out".

Parolee with 'extensive' criminal history cleared to work as security guard

Security guard certificate granted to man with convictions up until 2021.

Boy's nan overwhelmed with support for hui on Monday

The pair were remanded on bail with name suppression after alleged park assault.

Dad pleads guilty to manslaughter of 6-year-old son

The 32-year-old man drove off the road at high speed.

14-year-old murder accused allegedly set fire to sleeping woman's bed

The boy allegedly poured petrol in her bedroom and ignited it with burning paper.

Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm

Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".

Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son

The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.

Fake cop pulls over motorists, gives road safety advice

A man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court.