Latest from Court of Appeal
Serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentence
John Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set.
Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull
Fuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.
The lawyer, the horse magazine and ex-TVNZ news chief's evidence – court orders retrial
Defamation jury should not have heard expert evidence of Bill Ralston, says court.
Soldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sex
Judge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning.
Facing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sex
A panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.
Two charges dropped against soldier in court martial for recordings
Two charges against Corporal Smith were dropped in the Court Martial.
Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.
Tenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecution
Convicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial.
Watch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictions
Now, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
The mushroom mystery: Erin Patterson's emotional court testimony
She denies intentionally poisoning the victims, calling it a tragic accident.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
Sasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reform
OPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric?
Victims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts funding
One victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.
'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts
The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.
'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'
Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.
Lachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings
Coroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.
'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family Court
His ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.
Inside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trial
An officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.
Society Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving on
Plus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.
Teen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair
Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.
'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on
Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.
Former top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attack
The Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.
Ex-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health system
A review of his mental health care is currently in progress.
Fatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'
Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.
Businessman faked firms to claim $1.8m Covid subsidies, funding luxury lifestyle
SFO boss Karen Chang described Im’s offending as 'deliberate and wide-reaching'.
Legal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to it
Forecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.