Marceau pleaded against killer's release
Christie Marceau pleaded with authorities not to let Akshay Chand out on bail in a letter she wrote after he kidnapped her.
Court
Man's actions 'irresponsible'
'The Boss' remains anonymous in drug court battle
The identity of the millionaire businessman facing designer drug charges remains secret in a case described by one judge as the "battleground for the legal high industry".
Man admits shooting at officer
The man who shot at a police officer before sparking a manhunt has pleaded guilty.
Jail sentence for fatal punch
Amanda Kennedy stared down the killer who took the life of her friend and flatmate.
Bank robbery accused granted bail
An alleged bank robber who held up a bank claiming he had a bomb has today been granted bail.
New lawyer for lawyer accused of prison smuggling
A criminal defence lawyer charged with smuggling an iPhone and a packet of cigarettes to a high-profile rapist and murderer has a new lawyer, after her previous one was struck off.
Stepson (6) given black eye for tantrum
A Rotorua man has been sentenced for giving his 6-year-old stepson a black eye by elbowing him in the face while he was having a tantrum over being buckled into his car seat.
High Court trial for garden gnome murder accused
The man accused of bashing a Christchurch woman to death with a garden ornament will stand trial for murder at the High Court.
Prostitute murder case sent to High Court
A man charged with the 2008 murder of Christchurch prostitute Mellory Manning will stand trial in the High Court.