Street race victim's ashes brought to court
The ashes of Laureen Helen Reilly were in the High Court at Christchurch when the street racer who crashed and killed her was jailed for two years eight months.
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McCormick loses battle over fine
Entertainer and raconteur Gary McCormick says his defence was masterly, but it didn't quite work.
Ex-MP part of alleged pokie scam foursome
A former MP has been committed to trial along with three others charged in connection with a $1.8 million pokie scam.
Drink driver to stand trial for failing to stop after crash
A woman who killed a highly-respected Invercargill social worker in a drink-drive crash has been committed to stand trial for allegedly not stopping after the accident.
Double stabbing accused due in court
A man accused of stabbing two Hastings brothers on Sunday is due in court after being caught in the suburb of Flaxmere last night.
Former Commonwealth athlete jailed for sex offences
Man involved in retrieving medals back in court
A man who helped negotiate the return of stolen war medals to Waiouru Museum was over an hour late for his court appearance today.
Brother 'confessed' to killing - Crown
Denis Kenny Billesdon confessed to friends years later that he had smothered his elderly sister with a pillow at her home in Christchurch in 2001, a crown prosecutor said today.
Drink driving charges after street race crash
Three people will appear in court on drink driving charges after a street race crash in Napier early today.
Cop given diversion after crash
A Nelson police officer charged with careless driving has been granted diversion.