Court
Youth Theatre says rape charges against ex-employee did not relate to time working there
Auckland entertainer, Cole Thomas Johnston, is facing charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a girl aged 12 to 15.
Woman accused of ill-treating toddler found in suitcase denied bail
The 27-year-old woman appeared in North Shore District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
Prominent figure with name suppression back in court
The man faces eight charges, all of which are category three offences meaning the offence is punishable by imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for two years or more.
Landlord left with hours of 'disgusting work', after tenant leaves rental in squalid condition
The landlord provided the Tenancy Tribunal with photographs to show the tenant made no attempt to clean up before she left in February.
Man pretending to be brother for 25 years handed record jail term
The age and true identity of the man, who also entered a sham marriage, remain unknown.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
A year after recommendation to abolish time limits on abuse cases nothing has changed
Without that reform, survivors of historic abuse remain vulnerable to being turned away by the legal system - not because their experiences aren't credible, but because the law still treats them as…
Government must ‘wake up’ on Gloriavale, leaver says after leader convicted
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including five of indecent assault on day three of his trial. Audio
New hearing guidelines to help district court trials stay on schedule
The Minister for Courts says the guidelines will improve court efficiency by providing a clear process for reviewing evidence and resolving issues before trial.
'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress woman
Zayne Gordon attempted to set the Kaikohe Police station on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
Man jailed for impregnating 12yo girl
Judge told Adam Busby he had "really let himself down" before sentencing him to three years.
Veterinarian who lied about uni degree convicted
Siddharth Tushar Vaishnav, who is a qualified vet in India, applied to register with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand using fake university documents.
Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.
Woman charged after baby's body found in bin appears in court
Police found the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside a house on Renall St in Freemans Bay.
Supervision of released high risk sex offender should be allowed to lapse, court hears
Nathaniel James Mahoney was released from prison earlier this year.
Gloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assault
Howard Temple had been standing trial in Greymouth, but suddenly changed his pleas on Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Anthony Rangi
Matthew Lemalu has entered a guilty plea in the Auckland High Court.
'It didn't feel right': Former Gloriavale members give evidence
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges of sexual assault and doing an indecent act.
Gloriavale leader assault trial enters third day
Three former Gloriavale members have told a court they were touched, grabbed and groped by the Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple, on the second day of his trial in Greymouth. Mr Temple has pleaded not… Audio
