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Denver Chance murder accused named, pleads not guilty
The man accused of murdering Auckland man Denver Chance has been named as Jay Christopher Lingman, and he has pleaded not guilty.
Private investigator: Pora 'hoped' for Rewa's conviction
Questions remain unanswered over the handling of Teina Pora after Malcolm Rewa was today jailed for life for the historical murder of Susan Burdett, a private investigator says.
Malcolm Rewa jailed for life for murder of Susan Burdett
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has been jailed for life for murdering Papatoetoe woman Susan Burdett, 27 years ago.
Mosque attacks: Muslim sister remembered as kind, loving
Those who knew New Zealand woman Linda Armstrong say they take comfort in the fact she is now in heaven, where she belongs.
Family grieving grandfather: 'New Zealand will always be home'
A Christchurch family who lost their grandfather in the mosque massacre say New Zealand has been and always will be their home.
Businessman in underwear in complainant's room, court hears
A court has heard a prominent New Zealander was found wearing only a pair of blue underwear in the room of his alleged sexual assault victim.
Former caregiver pleads not guilty to abusing 17 teenage boys
A former Child Youth and Family caregiver accused of abusing 17 teenage boys will stand trial in April.
Sex assault complainant: 'I feared for my life'
A lawyer representing a man accused of bribing an alleged sex victim says a $15,000 cheque was business, not bribery.
Alleged sex victim asks for $700k to keep quiet, court hears
The jury in the trial of a high-profile businessman has heard a secret recording in which his alleged sex victim asks for $700,000 to retract his police complaint.
Alleged bribe: Situation could 'disappear' if complaint dropped
The jury in a high-profile businessman's trial has heard his alleged sex assault victim was told the whole thing could "disappear" if he dropped his police complaint.
Court hears of 'terrifying' alleged assault by high-profile NZer
A court has heard a high-profile businessman got into bed with a young man and groped his privates.
High profile NZer's lawyer says allegations are a lie
The lawyer representing a prominent New Zealander on trial for sexual assault has accused a complainant of lying.
High profile NZer 'used his powerful position to take advantage of others'
A prominent New Zealander accused of sexually assaulting two men used his powerful position to take advantage of others, a court has heard.
High-profile New Zealander on trial accused of indecent assault
A prominent New Zealander facing sexual assault charges is on trial this week and is also charged with attempting to disuade a witness.
Woman charged with contempt of court in Taimo trial discharged
A woman charged after approaching jurors in a high profile child sex abuse trial has been discharged without penalty and will keep her name secret.
Man who killed teenager with punches jailed for 7 years
A man who killed a teenager who shot a water gun at him in Auckland's CBD has been jailed.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa, who was last week found guilty of murdering Susan Burdett, will appeal his conviction.
How justice for Susan Burdett took 27 years
In 1992, Malcolm Rewa raped Susan Burdett. Today, he was finally found guilty of her murder. Anneke Smith traces one of New Zealand's most epic justice journeys.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa found guilty of murdering Susan Burdett
The jury at the High Court in Auckland has returned a unanimous guilty verdict against Malcolm Rewa after three hours of deliberation.
Judge tells Malcolm Rewa jury to set aside prejudice and sympathy
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has retired to deliberate on its verdict.
Rewa murder trial: 'Only the accused is alive to tell us'
As the murder trial comes to its conclusion, the prosecutor leading the Crown's third case against Malcolm Rewa has told the jury it can be 'sure' he is guilty of murder.
Rewa murder trial: Burdett's friend reveals secret relationship
A court has heard Susan Burdett confided in a close friend about a man named 'Mike' before she was killed.
Rewa gives evidence in Burdett murder trial: 'She was my friend'
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has begun giving evidence in his defence at the High Court in Auckland and denied he raped or murdered Susan Burdett. Video
Burdett murder trial: Witness details victim's fatal injuries
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa - with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim.
Witness connects Rewa to Susan Burdett in murder trial
Susan Burdett "no doubt" met the man alleged to have murdered her, a court has been told.
