Trial
Boys’ allegations against teacher don’t stand up – lawyer
The defence in the trial of a former teacher charged with indecently touching boys says some of their claims are lies to fit a deceitful narrative. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann denies 10 charges… Audio
Teenager details teacher’s alleged sexual abuse
A teenage boy claims he woke up to find a former teacher touching his groin, in a closed room on their own. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann, known as Benjy, is on trial at the High Court in Auckland… Audio
Keating’s defence accuses driver of planting camera
The jury in the trial of top New Zealand military attache Alfred Harold Keating has heard a secret camera was purchased to catch a petty cash thief in the New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC. Audio
Scientific evidence presented in camera in toilet trial
The jury has heard that DNA evidence found on a camera hidden in an embassy bathroom is 10 thousand million times more likely to come from a former top Defence Force attache than anyone else. Video, Audio
Kapiti Councillor appeals conviction and sentence
Kapiti Coast councillor David Scott, whose penis was measured during his trial for indecently assaulting a staff member, is seeking to overturn both his conviction and sentence. Audio
PM outlines terms of reference for mosque attacks inquiry
The prime minister says no stone will be left unturned in the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks. Jacinda Ardern outlined the terms of reference at her weekly post-Cabinet media… Audio
Families of mosque victims gather in court to see accused
Dozens of people gathered in the High Court today for the appearance of the accused mosque shooter, including one man who was shot in the attacks and came from hospital. Video, Audio
Gun law reforms bulldozed through Parliament - ammunition dealer
An ammunition dealer says he'll sue the government if there's not fair compensation for those who have to hand in their guns under a buyback scheme that accompanies the new laws banning most… Video, Audio
Bill Hodge: 89 charges, but 'we can't have 89 trials'
The accused mosque gunman will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in court tomorrow. Law professor Bill Hodge talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Accused mosque shooter faces 50 murder charges
The gunman accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in court tomorrow. Our reporter Logan Church joins us… Video, Audio
Malcolm Rewa sentenced to life for Susan Burdett’s murder
The chances of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa ever seeing a life outside bars are now even slimmer after he was sentenced to life in jail for Susan Burdett's murder, 27 years after she was killed in her… Video, Audio
'Troubling, terrifying’ alleged assault described in trial
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted by a high profile businessman says he was told his career would be jeopardised if he didn't retract his police compliant. Audio
High-profile businessman accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander has been accused of groping two men and then trying to bribe one of them to snuff out a police complaint. He went on trial in Auckland today with two associates, accused of… Audio
Anne Stevens QC: Reaction to George Pell verdict and possibility of appeal success
Dunedin defence lawyer Anne Stevens QC gives her legal view on the conviction of Cardinal George Pell for historic child sex abuse. Audio
Alternate theories presented in third Malcolm Rewa murder trial
A sad, unfortunate tale of a man who lost his lover in a brutal killing or a complete pack of lies? These were the two alternate theories presented to the jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial… Video, Audio
Susan Burdett was in secret relationship, best friend says
Susan Burdett's best friend has told a court she confided in her about a secret relationship with a man named 'Mike' before she was killed. Malcolm Rewa is on trial for the murder of Ms Burdett, who… Video, Audio
Crown closes case against Malcolm Rewa
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim. Audio
Rohit Singh's actions "evil", judge says
A man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in a jealous pre-meditated attack has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 years behind bars. Audio
Police officer abused trust of women, court told
A jury has heard how a Northland police officer sexually assaulted two women while investigating crimes they had reported. The trial of detective inspector Kevin Burke, who was mostly based in Orewa… Audio
Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio