Trial
Crown claims murder-accused was infatuated with victim
Rohit Deepak Singh, who is accused of murdering South Auckland mother Arishma Chand, has been painted in court as an obsessed ex-boyfriend, whose relentless infatuation drove him to kill her. Audio
Two men charged with murder of Whanganui man Kevin Ratana
Two men charged with murdering Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana in August entered no plea when they appeared in court this afternoon.
Son's concern over missing father revealed at trial
The son of disappeared Whanganui man Bret Hall has told a court of his concerns when he visited his father's isolated property and could not find him.
Family cries as man describes finding Renee Duckmanton's body
Friends and family of Renee Duckmanton walked out of court today in tears, as the man who discovered her burnt body described what he saw. Warning: Some people may find the details in this report… Audio
Deceased woman's diary ready to High Court
Excerpts from Annemarie Treadwell's diary were read to the High Court in Wellington, where Susan Austen is on trial accused of helping Ms Treadwell kill herself in 2016. Ann Marie May reports. Audio
Wellington woman's euthanasia trial begins
Retired teacher Susan Austen is on trial in the High Court in Wellington for assisting her mother Annemarie Treadwell to commit suicide. Court reporter Ann Marie May was at court today. Video, Audio
Two men on trial for more than 100 charges relating to invoices
Two men have gone on trial in the Auckland District Court, facing more than 100 charges relating to false invoices. The Crown says an Auckland District Health Board senior manager helped defraud the… Audio
Bill Cosby's trial for sexual assault begins
Opening statements have begun in Bill Cosby's highly anticipated sexual assault trial. Harry Hairston is the NBC Philadelphia journalist who broke the story and says it's taken 13 years for the court… Audio
Moves to retry Malcolm Rewa welcomed by Teina Pora's team
Tim McKinnel is a private investigator and former policeman who worked for many years to free Teina Pora and seek a conviction for the murder of Susan Burdett. He says they have more evidence they… Audio
Malcolm Rewa to be retried for Susan Burdett killing
A 25 year long murder case that's seen multiple trials, a wrongful conviction and accusations of shoddy police work could be reopened with Malcolm Rewa to be retried for Susan Burdett's killing. Audio
Can Malcolm Rewa get a fair trial?
A former criminal lawyer who's represented Malcolm Rewa, Barry Hart, says there has been massive publicity around the case and "there is no way he can get a fair trial." The Solicitor-General has… Audio
Kawerau siege accused on trial in Hamilton
The charges against 28-year-old Rhys Warren include two counts of attempted murder after he shot at police outside his home in Kawerau a year ago. Audio
Colin Craig has no regrets despite losing defamation case
A jury has found the former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig guilty of defaming Jordan Williams, and will have to pay more than $1.2 million in damages. Audio
Jordan Williams gives evidence against Colin Craig in trial
Taxpayer's Union founder Jordan Williams was in the spotlight at court today, accusing former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig's lawyers of coming after him. Audio
Don't wear low cut tops, Colin Craig told press secretary
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig described his former press secretary as wonderful and beautiful in a letter read out in court today, but said his views changed after she resigned. Audio
Colin Craig's behaviour 'dodgy', former press secretary says
Colin Craig's former press secretary Rachel MacGregor has said in court the former Conservative Party leader's behaviour towards her was "dodgy". RNZ reporter Sarah Robson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Sir Ngatata Love gives evidence in his own trial
Sir Ngatata Love has given evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Wellington, where he is accused of selling his influence on a $1.5 million property deal. Audio
Woman left mum in own waste for days - Crown
A woman accused of letting her mother starve to death in her own waste left her for up to 10 days, the Crown says. Audio
Vincent Skeen found guilty of manslaughter
Vicent Skeen, who stabbed Luke Tipene with a broken bottle in 2014, was today found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. Audio
1080 blackmailer admits pills charges
Auckland businessman Jeremy Hamish Kerr who threatened to spike infant milk formula with 1080, has admitted charges relating to possessing and selling party pills. Audio