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'Deliberate offending': Companies, directors fined $1.6m for altering tallow
By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price, New Zealand Food Safety says.
Mushroom murder trial: Erin Patterson sent 'extremely aggressive' texts to estranged husband - court hears
The messages over child support payments were sent in the months leading up to the alleged murders of her in-laws. Audio
Corrections defends release of rapist who went on to murder woman in her home
The convicted rapist murdered Juliana Bonilla-Herrera 10 weeks after he was released on parole.
Trial aborted for man accused of killing Auckland couple
He has pleaded not guilty for the murders of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong.
Westpac fined $3 million after misleading, overcharging customers
The New Zealand High Court has fined the bank over its historic breaches.
Prosecutors claim retribution for minor traffic accident sparked Auckland double murder
One man has appeared in Auckland High Court, charged with murder and conspiring to murder in a separate incident.
Trial begins into murder of Auckland couple
Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong were murdered at their home in November 2023.
Stephen Stone acquitted after 25 years in jail
Stephen Stone was convicted in 1999 of murdering Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys and raping and killing witness Leah Stephens. On Wednesday he was acquitted at the High Court at Auckland… Audio
Rapist lied about living next door to Juliana Bonilla-Herrera before killing her
Probation officer noted any 'attractive female' living next to the parolee would be at risk.
The Pre-Panel for 30 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss a man who tried to sue his local council for millions after injuring himself on a broken swing. Audio
Woman jailed for trying to attack her husband with carving knife
Katherine Mary Hughes was under significant mental stress as his sole caregiver, a court has heard.
Prominent musician found guilty of domestic violence continues fight for name suppression
He was sentenced to community service last month.
Supreme Court dismisses rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat.
Wellington City Council decision to demolish City to Sea bridge challenged
The battle to save a central Wellington footbridge is heading to the high court. Spokesperson for Save the City-to-Sea bridge Stuart Niven spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
A young man who murdered his father and brother in the middle of the night has been convicted of possessing objectionable material relating to torture and extreme violence at the time of the killings.
Olivia Podmore inquest: 'They turned a blind eye' - family condemn sports leadership
The mum and stepfather of Olivia Podmore say Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) chose medals over the welfare of their daughter. Audio
Man's 'family emergency' no excuse for seventh driving drunk offence, says judge
A man tried arguing a family emergency was the reason he chose to drunk drive, but a judge was not buying it.
'Gentle soul': Friends, colleagues remember murdered student Kyle Whorrall
Whorrall died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop over Easter.
Subdivision battle ends in victory for Whangārei hapū
A Whangārei hapū is celebrating the end of a controversial development on land they consider tapu, or sacred after the developer dropped their appeal.
Hearing into Beckenridge mystery concludes after witness retracts claim
In 2023, Oliver Watson claimed his cousin helped the Beckenridges escape. Audio
