Timaru six guilty of manslaughter
A Christchurch High Court jury tonight found six Timaru men not guilty of murdering Wayne Kerry Bray, but guilty of his manslaughter.
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Mother to be sentenced over son's murder
A woman whose seven-year-old son was "brutally" murdered by his stepfather will be sentenced next year over his death.
Witness tells of watching stabbed friend die
A 16-year-old boy, who watched his 15-year-old relative bleed to death after being stabbed in the chest, gave evidence in the High Court in Auckland today.
Stabbed tagger died quickly, court told
A 15-year-old tagger died "within a couple of minutes" after being stabbed in the heart, a jury was told on the opening day of a trial in Auckland today.
Nurse loses registration after sexual relationship with patient
An Auckland nurse has been censured, had his registration cancelled and been ordered to pay $7000 in costs after admitting a sexual relationship with a former patient.
Girlfriend warned: Stay away or boyfriend faces jail
A young couple who feel they have only got each other in the world face a six month speed bump before the criminal justice system will let them get back together.
Woman ashamed of having sex with boy
Supervision and community work were imposed on a 19-year-old woman who had admitted having sex with a 14-year old boy, at her sentencing in Christchurch District Court today.
Wickliffe granted bail to care for dying partner
Notorious life parolee Dean Wickliffe has been granted bail to care for his dying partner.
Man who beat partner loses appeal
A man who bashed his partner has lost his appeal against a three-year jail term.
21 years for backpacker murderer
Hayden Brent McKenzie has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 21 years for his part in the murder of Korean backpacker Jae Hyeon Kim.