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Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Enchanter trial: Courtroom in tears hearing emotional interview of skipper
Skipper Lance Goodhew has broken his silence on the tragedy, telling a court about his dramatic escape from his submerged vessel, and how he survived on one last air pocket.
Black Power member pleads guilty to firing gun outside Wellington Hospital
He admitted to shooting at a gang rival from the Mongrel Mob outside the hospital last week.
Woman jailed for trying to smuggle $2m worth of cocaine in Auckland
The 42-year-old was trying to bring in 4.3kg of cocaine hidden in bottles of hair products and the lining of her suitcase.
Litigation log-jamming the courts
There's evidence New Zealanders are getting more trigger-happy when it comes to using courts to stamp down on competition Audio
Mum wanted to leave Lachlan Jones out of will - grandfather
The boy's paternal grandfather said he had no issues with Michelle Officer until she told him that, an inquest has heard.
Enchanter trip survivor's harrowing account of monster wave
The only passenger to see the wave before it hit the boat said it was so big "I had to look up to see it", and estimated it was 10m high.
Auckland's Sandringham dairy stabbing: Third defendant pleads guilty to aggravated robbery
One of the men charged in relation to dairy worker Janak Patel's murder has pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery as family members of the slain man wiped away tears.
Court in Whangarei hears evidence from survivors of Enchanter
A court in Whangarei has heard harrowing evidence from survivors of the fishing boat Enchanter which capsized in horrendous weather resulting in five deaths. Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Government lawyer’s comments about Australian judge land him before tribunal
"The Australians are not as civilised as us, they're not as evolved as us," says the man fighting for the custody of his stepdaughter through the Australian courts.
Former All Black found guilty of domestic violence in Paris - French media
According to reports, the court found Byron Kelleher attacked a woman while under the influence of alcohol.
Bayfair stabbing: Teen accused in court, police allegations revealed
A teen accused of stabbing another girl with a knife at Mount Maunganui's Bayfair Shopping Centre has made her second court appearance.
Enchanter boat tragedy: Trial set to begin Monday
It was meant to be the ultimate adventure, instead five friends died after a rogue 10m wave capsized the boat. Now, the trial against the skipper and owner begins.
Housekeeper's illegitimate love child wins paternity declaration
An 85-year-old woman has won a court battle that proves her lifelong suspicions that she was the illegitimate daughter of a man her housekeeper mother once worked for.
Man accused of wielding machete outside Wellington Hospital granted bail
Police said a second man responded to the machete threat by firing a gun in a hospital car park.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeal denied by Supreme Court
Malcolm Rewa previously failed to have his conviction overturned and later applied to appeal in the Supreme Court, calling his trial a miscarriage of justice.
High emotion mark first days of inquest into death of Gore toddler
High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Viagogo loses 6-year battle against Commerce Commission
The watchdog says the global ticket reseller is its most complained about trader, with many left out of pocket after unknowingly buying fake tickets.
'Don't say I neglected my child', mother tells inquest into son's death
An emotionally charged inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has exposed ructions between his separated parents and accusations his body was dumped. Audio
Senior judges' perks revealed: Crown limos and free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.