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Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".

The 36-year-old appeared in the Nelson District Court charged with threatening to kill members of the public, among other charges.

The man, who has name suppression, was helped by a Korean translator.

Police say there had been a series of arsons in recent months.

They claimed the raffle was to raise funds to take about 200 children to the theme park.

Coroner Mary-Anne Borrowdale said the Covid-19 lockdown worsened access to "already overstretched" mental health services.

A military court will hear more about the suppression orders and sentence of a soldier who tried to pass on sensitive defence information to a foreign entity. Audio

The company ended up being fined just $30,000, the upper-limit of it's ability to pay as advised by both the defence and the crown prosecutor.

The store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late.

Four forestry workers were killed when their van ploughed into a truck and trailer in Kaingaroa Forest in 2019.

The charges date back three decades.

Nia Lohchab died after running out of the sight of her grandfather. Members of the public who saw the girl face down didn't pull her out, a coroner says.

Moeaia Tuai is on trial accused of controlling two young people, keeping their passports and pay, sexual violation and assault.

Julianna Shontel Nuku is inching towards being release from jail.

Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.

The partner of Mark Hohua confronted his killers in court, asking why they chose violence, when they could have "talked it out".

In a historic first, a man has been jailed for manslaughter, after his aggressive dogs fatally attacked Neville Thomson.

Jayden Meyer had been realeased into his dad's custody and was not meant to be around females under 16 unsupervised.

Two 20-year-old men and a woman, 18, are facing intent to cause grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglarly charges.

The worker who could not be identified told an inquest they kept replaying the decisions they made that day in their head.