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Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for second time in a week
A former lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump was found to have violated a court agreement after he suggested on a podcast in November two election workers were quadruple counting ballots and using…
Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole, refuses to do prison programmes
Roger Kahui was sentenced to preventive detention in 2007 after a jury found him guilty of 26 charges of rape, kidnap, sexual violence and indecent assault.
New Zealand's only convicted saboteur released from prison
The former IT professional from Taupō was sentenced to three years and one month in prison in December 2022 on seven charges of sabotage.
Courtroom chaos: Almost 450 assaults in courts since 2019
Conflict is increasing in New Zealand's courts, with verbal abuse, intimidation, violence, and brawls where security officers are outnumbered. Shannon Pitman looks into the trend and what is being…
Man charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist with car
The cyclist suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
A look back at the most high-profile New Zealand court cases of 2024
A man not guilty of his wife's murder and a mother sentenced for the death of her three daughters are just some of the big cases that went through the courts this year.
Axes, knives and Tasers - what people are trying to bring into courtrooms
Knives, homemade tasers, screwdrivers, knitting needles, knuckledusters and even a small axe are just some of the items.
German market attack suspect in court amid security failure accusations
Officials are facing growing accusations they could have done more to prevent a deadly Christmas market ramming.
'They've classed me as a bad woman' - One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
But Shama Nisha says the fight came at great personal cost.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
The dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and his vet noted he was in good health.
Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
The siblings left each other with significant injuries but their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for fear Oranga Tamariki would uplift them.
Ex-All Black sentenced for 'psychological abuse' loses name suppression
He threatened to post a woman's naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images.
DA barred from prosecuting Trump over alleged election interference
The long-awaited decision raises questions about whether the criminal case against Trump can move forward in court.
Youth organisations send open letter to govt
More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Audio
Man stole people's identities to hire car, equipment he never returned
A victim of a man who used various people's identities to hire a ute and thousands of dollars worth of equipment that was never returned said he has forgiven the offender and would like to catch up…
Judge challenges mental impairment defence, jails man for historical sexual abuse
A judge has challenged a lawyer over claims that a sex offender's mental impairment meant he was less morally culpable for his actions.
Teen hostage-taker said violence 'rush better than drugs'
A teen who held his victims hostage at a remote Southland farmhouse with an airgun has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison.
Man accused of supplying drugs after raid in affluent suburb keeps name secret
One of the men accused of supplying drugs on social media following police raids in two affluent Wellington suburbs will keep his name secret for now.
Te Puke man Joseph Riwhi extradited to Australia to stand trial for alleged violence
A man who claimed he came to New Zealand not to avoid a criminal trial, but to "escape living in constant fear" of his partner's family, will be sent back...