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Mushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness box
Erin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.
'Very stressed': Alleged poisoner disputes claims in court
Erin Patterson claimed she left hospital due to not being prepared for an overnight stay.
US top court allows lifting of legal protections for Venezuelans
The US Supreme Court allowed the end of TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans.
Legal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to it
Forecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.
Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court
He was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.
Former financial adviser to be extradited to Australia on 136 theft charges
Woman with New Zealand citizenship took her case all the way to the Supreme Court.
Seven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant named
Dimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.
Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'
Roger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime rates
OPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.
Trans women banned from women's cricket in England and Wales
The ECB instead allows transgender women to play in open and mixed cricket matches.
Man jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself
He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.
Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home
Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.
Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers
'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.
'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for recognition to Supreme Court
Carers Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys want the work they do recognised.
Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
Jailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme Court
Damin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party.
Letters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justice
OPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.
Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made
Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.
Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.
'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind bars
Friend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.
Mark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and Amber
The 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.
'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail
Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.
Supreme Court ruling: Only biological women recognised under law
JK Rowling praised the decision, saying it protects women's and girls' rights.
How one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcy
Peter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.
Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice
The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.
Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.
‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her ex
Court rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.