PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ's justice system is shaped to increase the billable hours of lawyersOPINION: Few can afford to go to court, so why not expand the Disputes Tribunal?24 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby murderer accused of seriously hurting another infant – this is why he won't face trialSuppression orders lift on the further charges that were laid against Michael John Topp.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwenty police staff investigated for device misuse after McSkimming scandal19 Nov 04:27 AM
PremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranks15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandInside a ‘cover-up’: The top cops, the ‘quasi investigation’ into McSkimming and the officers who stood up11 Nov 06:41 PM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights win02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew evidence prompts renewed appeal over Ross Appelgren murder caseJulie Appelgren has reignited her late husband's long-stalled murder appeal.28 Oct 12:39 AM
CrimeJailed boy racer who killed unborn baby, gloated on Instagram, loses release bidHe was doing burnouts in front of a crowd when he hit the eight-months-pregnant teen.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battleThey produced a document in support of their case but it was fabricated.19 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmarkRepairs at the luxury lakefront resort are costing $993,000 per apartment.17 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandInside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.16 Oct 04:00 AM
Business'A 180-degree U-turn': Commerce Commission challenges Viagogo in courtViagogo argues it has not conceded and that it has followed NZ law.15 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
CrimeJulia Deluney appeals conviction and sentence for killing elderly mumThe shocking case will return to court for an appeal hearing.06 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandMother sues daughter's school principal over 'defamatory' emails to lawyerThe principal was supportive of the girl's dad saying he showed 'deep love and concern'. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldMan cleared over murder of BBC presenter charged with raping 14-year-oldBarry George faces charges over alleged attacks on a 14-year-old in 1987.26 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandMan tries to 'punish' ASB bank with a $5m claim for its allegedly 'deceitful' actionsBut the court said his claim was trivial, frivolous and an improper use of its time.26 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeNorthlander accused of abuse takes fight for name suppression to higher courtsThe man is accused of child sex abuse charges dating back to the 1980s.26 Sep 02:14 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland woman who supplied pickers to growers sentenced over $1.5m tax evasion Haitelenisia Kaumavae admitted income tax files were not submitted to IR for four years.24 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandMan expected to earn $100k from importing 49kg of meth – he got jail insteadThe meth was sent to Va’a Va’a's address, with his phone number attached.23 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandStage set for much more facial recognition in shopsPolice now access Auror's number-plate system about 700 times each day.20 Sep 09:10 AM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman privacy probe continuesThe Privacy Commissioner is not finished looking into the matter yet.18 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Surveillance capitalism': Lawyers challenge police use of number-plate softwarePolice accessed Auror’s number-plate system more than 250,000 times last year.16 Sep 08:31 PM