Remand for inmates accused of prison murder
Five Auckland prison inmates appeared in court today charged with the murder of fellow inmate, Tue Faavae.
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Hunting guide's actions fraught with error, witness and coroner say
Coroner Alan Macalister has identified a range of issues which he attributed to "insufficient training and/or experience" in a guiding hunter unloading passengers from a Hughes 500 helicopter in th
Mother who starved son not insane - experts
Rob Hamill to be heard at Khmer Rouge tribunal
New Zealander Rob Hamill is to be heard at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal trial of the man who ran the Cambodian Prison where his brother was killed in 1978, though his words will be conveyed only by his
Decision on midwife accused of misconduct reserved
A decision on whether a midwife is guilty of professional misconduct after a baby died following a prolonged pregnancy has been reserved.
Defence calls for 'safe house' for Pol Pot accused
Defence lawyers for Pol Pot torture prison boss Kaing Guek Eav argued today that he should be moved to a "safe house" after spending 10 years in custody.
Prisoners charged wiith murdering fellow inmate
Five Auckland prison inmates have been charged with the murder last month of fellow inmate Tue Faavae.
Sharma found not guilty over nephew's death
Tears of joy ran down the face of a Fiji-born plumber today as he was acquitted of the murder and manslaughter of his 16-month old nephew.
Granny jailed for selling drugs
A Whangarei grandmother who sold cannabis soon after being given home detention for drug dealing has been jailed for 26 months.
Stabbed teacher not opposed to student's bail
A student who stabbed his teacher at an Auckland school has been granted bail after the teacher said he did not oppose it, provided there was no contact between them.