Elder's supervision case adjourned
Millie Elder, stepdaughter of broadcaster Paul Holmes, was today remanded until next month during her latest court appearance over allegedly breaching a supervision order.
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Shooting not home invasion - judge
A High Court judge today declined to give three men facing life imprisonment for murdering Wanganui toddler Jhia Te Tua minimum non-parole periods of 17 years - because they shot her from outside t
Gangs need to stop cycle of revenge - judge
A High Court judge today warned warring gangs in New Zealand - such as the Mongrel Mob and Black Power groups fighting at the time of the murder of Wanganui toddler Jhia Te Tua - that their cycle o
Man attempts 'suicide by cops'
"An attempt at suicide-by-cops", was how a judge described a scary outburst on Wednesday by a Tauranga man whose relationship had just ended.
Doctor describes toddler's injuries
A doctor believed injuries to a toddler brought to Christchurch Hospital were non-accidental, and referred the case to the police and Child, Youth and Family (CYF), a Christchurch District Court ju
Solicitor-General cleared of perjury claim
Solicitor-General David Collins has been cleared of an allegation of perjury after a police investigation, police said today.
QC not convinced Haig innocent
Rex Haig's bid for compensation after spending 10 years in jail has failed and the Queens Counsel looking at his case doubts his innocence.
Man on assault charge 'consistent' - judge
"He is pretty consistent. Every five years he whacks somebody," a judge said today of a man standing before him in the Tauranga District Court dock for assaulting a female.
Mother of injured toddler admits lying
The mother of an injured toddler has admitted that she lied under oath, on the second day of the trial of her partner, who has been charged with harming the girl.
Woman accused of neighbour's murder
A 43-year-old woman appeared in court today facing a new charge of murder after a disabled neighbour she allegedly assaulted at the weekend died last night.