Court
Kawarau Jet to plead guilty to three charges
All charges against the two Kawarau Jet boat drivers allegedly involved in incidents during high winds on Lake Wakatipu 11 months ago were withdrawn, but the company will plead guilty to three char
Sentencing over damage to Routeburn Track
Three Queenstown trail-bike riders were fined $600 each yesterday for damaging the Routeburn Track in Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks by riding the track's entire 32km length.
Chch musician has conviction quashed
A Christchurch musician has successfully had his conviction for assaulting his four-year-old son quashed by the highest court in the land.
Bar owner released on bail
Police were 'put at risk'
An Alexandra man who picked up a can of police pepper spray and threw it out of two officers' reach as they were being attacked on Friday night put the officers at risk, Judge Stephen O'Driscoll sa
Dismiss festival charges, lawyer urges
Jail for earthquake looters
Two earthquake looters were today given jail terms and one was told by the judge his blatant offending was "despicable".
Mother further remanded over buried baby
A 21-year-old woman charged in connection with the burial of her newborn son's body at a Wellington house has been further remanded to November 5.
Man in court over attack on sex workers
A 42-year-old Waikato man arrested for allegedly sexually attacking Asian sex workers has appeared in the Hamilton District Court.