Court

Former Act MP notches up three strikes

Three strikes law champion and former ACT MP David Garrett has notched up his own third offence after today admitting drink driving.

Urewera raids defendants plead not guilty

The four defendants in the Urewera raids trial have pleaded not guilty to all 13 charges of belonging to an organised criminal group and possessing guns.

Wife turned 'blind-eye' to bigamy

Wife turned 'blind-eye' to bigamy

On December 17 last year Rodney Peach married his partner in front of her family and friends, while still married to his unsuspecting wife of 28 years.

'Humiliated' casino workers wins $12,000 payout

A casino worker made redundant while on parental leave to have a baby has been awarded $12,000 in compensation for "humiliation and distress''.

Two Megaupload accused granted bail

The head programmer of the Megaupload website has been granted bail on the condition internet access is blocked to all members of his household.

Teen in court over Hayden Miles murder

An 18-year-old woman accused of helping the man charged with the murder of Christchurch teenager Hayden Miles to evade police was back in court today.

Gurney accepts diversion over crash

Multisport great Steve Gurney has accepted a police offer of diversion after pleading guilty to careless driving when he smashed into a speeding train at a level crossing.

'Tell us where she's buried' pleads murdered woman's brother

'Tell us where she's buried' pleads murdered woman's brother

The brother of a woman murdered by her estranged husband has made an emotional plea for the killer to reveal where her body is following his release from prison today.

Laser shine teens to fight charges

Two teens accused of shining a laser at the police Eagle helicopter will fight the charges.

No reduction of medal theft sentence

A 13-year prison sentence handed down to one of the men who stole 96 war medals from the Waiouru Army Museum will not be reduced, the Supreme Court has ruled.

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