New ZealandPolice apologise after losing 1985 Ross Appelgren murder filePolice say the 1985 murder file was last seen during a 2021 homicide trial.02 Nov 06:27 PM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 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 Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shooting20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battle19 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPropertyInside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmark17 Oct 01:00 AM
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
New Zealand'I want to get out': Former Act Party high-flier to stay in prison for sex crimesFormer Act Party president Tim Jago accepts he now has a 'label' as a sexual offender. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandVengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervisionKaelmn Waho is a high-risk offender who will be monitored by Corrections until 2029.13 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSounds Murders: Scott Watson fails in latest bid to clear name over Smart and Hope killingsWatson is said to be 'disappointed' by the outcome and plans another appeal. 10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
WellingtonFatal hostel blaze victim's final moments played to courtThe 111 call made by Liam Hockings was played to the jury this morning.08 Sep 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.08 Sep 07:21 AM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Disease of the mind': Insanity defence in fatal fire trialThe defence claims he was unwell due to this lack of medication.04 Sep 08:31 AM
