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Yanfei Bao murder trial - defendant chooses not to appear
The third day of the trial has been adjourned to ensure a fair trial for Tingjun Cao, who waived his right to appear in the Christchurch High Court.

Yanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in courtroom
Tingjun Cao has indicated he does not want to be present at his High Court trial.

Woman arrested after investigation into misconduct with human remains
Police said the arrest is a major development into an ongoing investigation.

Yanfei Bao trial: Tingjun Cao waives right to appear at court, jury sent home for the day
Justice Lisa Preston told the jury that there have been “logistical matters” she has been dealing with, delaying the trial on Wednesday.

Live: One of the last sightings of Yanfei Bao shown to jury
The jury at the High Court in Christchurch was shown a number of CCTV clips, including a still image of Yanfei Bao leaving her home on the day she went missing.

Woman arrested after funeral home probe
The 48-year-old has been charged over misconduct with bodies .

Judge sceptical on drink-driver’s excuse to skip sentencing
Moeroa Stefen Turi claimed he was going to a tangi, but the judge noted his criminal history was “littered with no-shows”.

'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18
Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.

Mt Eden prison murder: Man accused of killing fellow inmate pleads not guilty
The 23-year-old is accused of killing Andrew Chan Chui inside a double bunked cell inside Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

Countdown to a tragedy: New details of triple killing revealed
Eight days before he killed three people, Ross Bremner attacked a stranger in the street and was referred to community mental health services.

The Yanfei Bao murder trial: Delays and a hostile partner
Contempt of a counsel rather than court and long delays due to translation issues marked the second day of the High Court trial.

‘Sorry I couldn’t save you’: Baby Ru person of interest speaks out
Rosie Morunga was one of three people at a property when Baby Ru was fatally injured. On the first anniversary of his death, she said on social media “aunty and uncle will get justice for you”.

Feedback said three strikes law didn't go far enough, bulk of it was via Sensible Sentencing Trust
Of the 763 submissions on the law, nearly 450 were based on a template from the Sensible Sentencing Trust.

Roman Polanski 1970s sexual assault lawsuit dismissed - lawyer
"The Pianist" director will no longer face trial over an alleged assault of another minor after reaching a settlement, lawyer says

Further delay in Yanfei Bao murder trial
The third day of the trial is yet to get under way due to another delay, the reasons for which cannot be reported.

Murder case opens after boy found stabbed in crash
Deonte Mowatt-Slater, 16, crashed into a lamppost and was then found to have a knife injury.

US urges Israel to capitalise on Hamas leader's killing to end Gaza war
After repeated abortive attempts to broker a ceasefire, Antony Blinken was making his 11th trip to the Middle East since the Gaza war erupted.

Murderer Joel Lo tells Parole Board not all Crips gang members lead a life of crime
"It just sucks that we get associated with people who do crime," Joel Lo told the Parole Board.

More police patrols to combat vehicle crime in Auckland suburb as locals feel neglected
Police are stepping up patrols to combat spiking vehicle crime in the Auckland suburb of Flat Bush, with locals saying they feel neglected by authorities as their cars are broken into and stolen.