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Insane video gamer not guilty of murdering his friend
Byron Armstrong was obsessed with online computer games to the point where he believed his friend was a demon and he had to kill him. Audio
Phillip Smith in court without toupee
The lawyer for Phillip Smith says his client didn't want journalists to take photos and film of him in court because he didn't have his toupee. Audio
Teapot tape journalist sues John Key
The freelance journalist at the centre of the so-called teapot tape saga in 2011 is asking the Prime Minister to pay him one-point-two-five million dollars in a defamation claim. Audio
Maori King's son convicted of drink-driving in court u-turn
In a judicial u-turn, the Maori King's son has been convicted of drink-driving after previously walking from court without a stain on his record. Audio
Body builders caught dealing party pills to clubbers
Two body builders caught with almost 100,000 illegal party pills they planned to sell to Auckland nightclub goers have been sentenced to home detention. Audio
Kim Dotcom no longer allowed to hire helicopters and boats.
Kim Dotcom can keep his freedom while he waits for an extradition hearing in June but he's no longer allowed to hire a helicopter or a boat. Audio
Historic church in heart of Auckland church threatened
Heritage campaigners say plans to strip an inner-city church of its organ is the beginning of the end for the 87-year-old war memorial building. Audio
Tipene murder accused named
The teenager charged with the fatal stabbing of a promising rugby league player outside a Grey Lynn party has lost his name suppression. Audio
Appeal against Maori King's son's discharge goes to High Court
The lawyer representing the son of the Maori king says his client could miss out on being considered for his father's throne if he is convicted. Audio
Serial stalker Green gives thumbs up as he gets one more year
The serial stalker Glenn Green gave the thumbs up to his lawyer as he was led into the cells this morning, despite receiving a maximum sentence. Audio
Wait over a trial for indecent act in a classroom
A former teacher will find out in a month whether or not he will stand trial for doing an indecent act in a classroom at one of Auckland's well-known schools. Audio
Cop basher jailed for six years, six months
The 37-year-old was jailed today for six and-a-half years after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Audio
Teenager charged with murdering rugby league player in court
A teenager charged with the murder of a promising rugby league player spent his 17th birthday in court. Audio
Gun-toting robber has prison term lengthened
An armed robber who targeted Asian tourists at some of Auckland's hot-spots is already serving a prison sentence for home invasions. Audio
Cameron Slater given a third chance to give defence
The Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater has been given a third and final chance to prepare his defence in a privacy case. Audio
Court hears Slater's postings were bizarre
The lawyer for the Director of Human Rights said postings by the Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater amounted to a six month-long bizarre and personal attack that was not journalism. Audio
Police take Nicky Hager to court
The police are taking the investigative journalist Nicky Hager to court in a bid to get access to the source material for his book Dirty Politics. Audio
Pilots' Association says tragedy needed before change
The Airline Pilot's Association says it will take a tragedy before there are changes to the way the courts deal to people who shine lasers at aeroplanes. Audio
Police officer's wife who took drug money avoids jail
Diane Pakau will juggle being a mother to her five children and doing 140 hours community work while her husband serves a lengthy jail term for crimes committed while he was a police officer. Audio
Man arrested for alleged offences spanning decades
Police investigating a cold case murder have charged a man with raping a woman in hospital after she gave birth. Audio
