New Zealand Court

COURT 11:58AM
Pike River sentencing shows need for corporate manslaughter law The miners’ union is calling for a corporate manslaughter law in the wake of Pike River Coal Ltd’s sentencing in Greymouth today. By EPMU
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COURT 1:30PM
Milestone Supreme Court Decision for WikiLeaks Case in Iceland Today's decision marked the most important victory to date against the unlawful and arbitrary economic blockade erected by US companies against WikiLeaks. By Wikileaks
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COURT 7:58PM
Pope, Queen and Canadian Prime Minister found Guilty of Crimes against Humanity and Sentenced to Twenty Five Year Prison Terms Pope Benedict will go to jail for twenty five years for his role in Crimes against Humanity, and Vatican wealth and property is to be seized, according to today's historic verdict of the International Common Law Court of Justice. By The International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State
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COURT 6:46PM
Christchurch City Council appreciates High Court ruling CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch City Council appreciates the clarification yesterday’s High Court ruling has brought to the Council’s Earthquake-prone, Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy. By Christchurch City Council
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COURT 6:47PM
Principal Family Court Judge appointed Judge Laurence Ryan has been appointed Principal Family Court Judge, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today. By Christopher Finlayson
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COURT 2:54PM
Rangatahi Court research shows strong whānau engagement By Chester Borrows
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COURT 11:13AM
Second property developer sentenced for his role in elaborate fraud AUCKLAND — Marcus Julian Friedlander (58) has been sentenced to seven months Home Detention in the Auckland High Court today. By Serious Fraud Office
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COURT 3:49PM
Collins turns sod for new-look Manukau Court Justice Minister Judith Collins today turned the first sod at the Manukau District Court construction site marking the start of the $40.6 million redevelopment project. By Judith Collins
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COURT 2:22PM
Changes to the District Court network confirmed Courts Minister Chester Borrows today confirmed the changes to the District Court network announced in October. By Chester Borrows
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COURT 11:48AM
Former director of accountancy practice guilty of theft HAMILTON — Former director of Hobbs Rose Limited (Hobbs Rose), Gary Malcolm Hobbs (45), has been found guilty by a jury in the Hamilton District Court on 14 criminal charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in November 2011. By Serious Fraud Office
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COURT 8:08PM
Tablet computers in the Environment Court improve efficiency Two recent trials of tablet computers in courts have yet again demonstrated the potential of new technology to improve court efficiency, says Courts Minister Chester Borrows. By Chester Borrows
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COURT 8:05PM
Ministers welcome High Court decision on MRP Finance Minister Bill English and State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today welcomed the High Court decision in favour of the Crown following last month’s High Court action regarding the sale of shares in Mighty River Power. By Bill English
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COURT 1:27PM
Family Court reform bill passes first reading A bill to modernise the family justice system and make it more accessible to those who need it most has passed its first reading in Parliament today. By Chester Borrows
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COURT 4:45PM
Investment in court safety produces big gains   Investment by the Government to improve court safety has resulted in significant improvements, Courts Minister Chester Borrows announced today. By Chester Borrows
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COURT 4:55PM
Family Court reform set to begin Justice Minister Judith Collins has today introduced legislation to Parliament to modernise the family justice system and make it more accessible to those who need it most. By Judith Collins
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COURT 3:17PM
Redeveloped Manukau Court one step closer Justice Minister Judith Collins today announced that Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd has been appointed as the main construction contractor to carry out the $40.6 million redevelopment of the Manukau District Court. By Judith Collins
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COURT 7:04PM
First Alcohol and Drug Court hearings Justice Minister Judith Collins has marked the first hearings at the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court pilot sitting in Auckland and Waitakere District Courts today. By Judith Collins
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COURT 7:36PM
Family Court video technology trial links lawyers in remote locations Courts Minister Chester Borrows welcomed a successful trial today of video conferencing in the Family Court. By Chester Borrows
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COURT 12:10PM
Auckland City District - Media Release AUCKLAND CITY — Police have today advised one of the accused involved in the recent Jewish graves desecration investigation that the charge against him will be withdrawn as there is insufficient evidence to carry a robust prosecution. By New Zealand Police
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COURT 10:34PM
New District Court Judge appointments Napier solicitor Russell Collins has been appointed as a District Court Judge with a jury warrant to sit in Auckland, and Auckland lawyer Jonathan Down has been appointed as an Acting District Court Judge with general and jury warrants, to sit in Hastings, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. By Christopher Finlayson
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COURT 2:04PM
SFO investigation alleges serious abuse of trust AUCKLAND CITY — The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) laid Crimes Act charges against Michelle Roberta Innes (58) today in the Auckland District Court. By Serious Fraud Office
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COURT 1:23PM
Acting Principal Family Court Judge appointed Judge Laurence Ryan has been appointed the acting Principal Family Court Judge for a period of six months, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today. By Christopher Finlayson
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