Man pleads insanity over attack on journalist
A 30-year-old man charged with breaking into the home of a journalist and biting off part of his ear has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Court
Confusion over whether stabbed teacher wants student bailed
An Auckland court was today given conflicting views about whether a teacher wanted a student who stabbed him to be allowed bail.
Jury out to consider verdict in Sharma case
The jury in the trial of a Fijian-born plumber charged with the murder of a 16-month old child has retired to consider its verdict.
Lawyer rebuked for 'chaotic' case
The lawyer for an alleged fraudster fighting extradition to Poland earned a shower of rebukes from Supreme Court judges at a hearing in Wellington today.
Paedophile jailed indefinitely
A Hawke's Bay paedophile was today jailed indefinitely for sexually abusing young boys.
Reid appeal set for May
Convicted murderer and rapist Liam Reid's appeal against his convictions will be held in May.
Auckland murder accused named
New bail laws should help prevent Borrell case repeat
Changes to the bail laws late last year would have probably meant a violent offender such as Haiden Mark Davis would have not got bail, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
No bail for cleaner accused of kidnapping
A cleaner accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her hostage for 35 hours was today refused bail when he appeared in Hawera District Court.
Father welcomes Davis guilty verdict
The father of a 17-year-old Auckland secondary school pupil whose killer was today convicted of murder spoke of being "overwhelmed" by the verdict.