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Ben Roberts-Smith loses appeal bid to overturn defamation case loss
Roberts-Smith sued over a series of articles five years earlier on allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan, bullying and domestic violence against a woman in Canberra.
The 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction
'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it's not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.
Businessman reveals himself as convicted inside trader
Peter Huljich was convicted in 2023 in a case brought by the Financial Markets Authority.
Man shot partner in face while on bail for hammer attack
Aramu Rangi was sentenced in January to nine years. He's now been sentenced for an unrelated shooting.
Sentencing delayed for Auckland teacher who groomed boy, 11
The woman admitted last year to sending nude photographs.
Menendez brothers resentenced, facing 50 years to life
Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder for killing their parents.
Murderer maintains innocence over 2010 killing
Dean Richard Mulligan, convicted of murdering Marice 'Katrina' McGregor, is now eligible for release.
'Destroyed so many lives': 12-year-old started fire that killed woman
A shopping list in his mother's handwriting is all a grieving son could salvage from the remains of her burnt-down house.
Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder landlord granted parole
He is set to be released next month.
AI avatar of man shot dead in road-rage incident appears in US court
"It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances," the avatar said. "In another life, we probably could have been friends."
Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff
The judge said the courts were running out of patience.
Christchurch man asked others to inject him with meth, inquest hears
Nigel Bom, 37, was found dead in his bed in March 2021.
Palmerston North retailer takes Reddit to court over 'harmful' posts
The owners suspect a disgruntled customer or competitor has used the forum to post untrue or negative reviews.
Man admits to prostituting 14-year-old, recruiting her friends
Wiparera Paraire, 26, pleaded guilty to sex and exploitation charges.
Police name man who died in Manurewa
A 32-year-old women has been charged with his murder.
Police justified to shoot and kill Queen st gunman: IPCA
The police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Two new abuse complaints against religious sect
The sect has no official name but is commonly known as The Truth or the Two by Twos.
Crown lawyers drop retrial of Restore Passenger Rail protestors
Crown lawyers have this week dropped a retrial of three protesters charged with endangering transport after jurors became deadlocked in the first trial. Reporter Mary Argue has more. Audio
Search for families of 1800 patients buried in unmarked graves
The search is on for families of nearly 2000 mental health patients who were buried in unmarked graves in Porirua. Porirua Cemeteries Manager Daniel Chrisp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Michael Le Roy's repeatedly breached restrictions imposed on him while bankrupt.