Woman in court over publican's death
A 38-year-old woman appeared in Christchurch District Court this afternoon over the slaying of a West Coast publican.
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Jury watch police interview with Ambach today
The jury in the trial of a Hungarian tourist who allegedly used a banjo to beat and throttle a 69-year-old man is watching a video of a three-hour police interview with the accused.
Jury retires to consider Onehunga murder verdict
A jury has retired to consider whether a Hungarian tourist who allegedly used a banjo to beat and throttle a 69-year-old man is guilty of his murder.
Mongrel Mobsters in court over teen's death
A depositions hearing relating to the alleged murder of Murupara teenager Jordan Herewini and related charges involving 12 Mongrel Mob members began in Rotorua today.
Duff decision reserved
A High Court judge has reserved his decision on an appeal by police over a District Court's acquittal of author Alan Duff on traffic charges.
Flirting juror no cause for retrial - prosecution
Sydney teens plead guilty to death of NZer
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to bashing to death a New Zealand man at a Sydney sporting oval.
Morphine-injecting woman charged with husband's manslaughter
A woman has begun a two-and-a-half year jail term for a crime that has left her devastated - the manslaughter of her husband through a drug overdose.
Man to stand trial for murdering father of 4
A 25-year-old man will stand trial accused of murdering a father of four in South Auckland in March.
Road rage accused considers guilty plea
A student accused of the manslaughter of an elderly man after an alleged road rage incident in Auckland is considering a guilty plea.