Court
Woman takes boyfriend to Disputes Tribunal for missing airport drop-off
A woman was so unhappy that her boyfriend failed to take her to the airport, meaning she missed a flight to a concert, that she took him to the Disputes Tribunal for a breach of contract.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defendants' phone calls played to jury
Police intercepted a number of calls in the weeks following Rau Tongia's death, a court has heard.
Man who stole car with baby inside pleads not guilty to abduction
The Taranaki allegedly stole a car left unlocked, and upon discovering the baby, pulled over and left the child on a grass verge.
Sports star admits taking car, crashing it at Christchurch event
The man pleaded guilty to a charge of wilful damage after the incident at Christchurch's annual Cup Day last year.
Karori murder trial: Facebook and Google data used by police
Google Maps data was used to pinpoint the location of those accused of murdering Rau Tongia in December 2020, a trial has heard.
Timely justice: District Court case targets set after long waits
The head of the District Court has set new targets for how long criminal cases should take to be completed.
Real estate mandatory Te Tiriti training under judicial review
Auckland real estate agent Janet Dickson is in court seeking a judicial review against her industry body over mandatory Te Tiriti training. RNZ te manu korihi reporter Pokere Paewai is covering the… Audio
Fire investigator identifies mattress as ignition point of fatal fire
A fatal fire started on a mattress that was exposed to a naked flame, a specialist forensic fire investigator has told a jury.
Mama Hooch brothers to appeal drink spiking, sexual assault convictions
Danny and Roberto Jaz were sentenced in August 2023 after being found guilty of nearly 70 crimes, including rape, sexual violation and stupefying.
'Shocked and mortified': Bank teller stole from customers
A bank teller who stole more than $28,000 from customers to prop up her gambling addiction chose her victims carefully - they did not use internet banking and were either elderly or had health issues.
Decision on Scott Watson appeal could take months - judge
The decision on double murderer Scott Watson's latest - and possibly last - bid for freedom will not be known for months, the Court of Appeal has indicated.
Cult expert Dr Janja Lalich: 'Don't jump into the first life-changing thing you come across'
American cult expert Dr Janja Lalich knows from experience how paralysed a person can feel within a high-control group. In the late 70s and early 80s, she was a high-up member of a political cult… Audio
Fall from grace: Rugby star bought guns to supply, faked burglary
Former international rugby star Matua Parkinson has admitted purchasing guns to on-sell to someone without a licence, faking a burglary and then making a false insurance claim.
Tempers flare as former Destiny Church member appears in court
The 29-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court facing indecent assault charges.
Dectective told key witness he was lying in Scott Watson case
A detective told a key witness in the Scott Watson case he was "lying" when he initially said Watson wasn't the man he had seen on the night Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were murdered, Ruth Hill was in… Audio
Karla Cardno's killer preparing for release after decades in prison
Paul Joseph Dally was jailed in 1990 for kidnapping, raping and torturing 13-year-old Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt.
Scrutiny of hair samples continues in Scott Watson appeal
The reliance on DNA analysis of two hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope is being scrutinised in the Court of Appeal today. Reporter Ruth Hill has been in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Hairs linked to Olivia Hope under scrutiny in Watson trial
How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trial
The U.S President's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on all three counts in his gun crime trial. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio