New Zealand'Motivated by money': Crown argues against Comancheros' appealOne described himself as the "muscle" for the gang; the other was stopped with $250k.28 Mar 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shootingMoetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandRejected: Grace Millane's killer loses appeal over sex attacks on two other womenJesse Kempson's bid to have his convictions and sentences quashed has failed.26 Mar 11:20 PM
New Zealand36 years later: Mum of murdered schoolgirl in legal battle with daughter's killerColleen Burrows was raped and killed at a Mongrel Mob gang pad.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandACC appeals against decision to pay sexual abuse survivor 'potential earnings'The sexual abuse TN suffered at the hands of extended family was 'grievous'.23 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandLate covenants make owner's build on section unaffordableThe extensive list of covenants included a house of 240sq m built with modern materials.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTreatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifidaShe claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.16 Mar 03:14 AM
CrimeYoung mum linked to Comancheros’ meth operation faces possible deportation to OzIf deported, her daughter will be permanently separated from her 501 deportee father.15 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandAutistic man who bludgeoned love rival to death has appeal dismissedThe man bludgeoned a 19-year-old love rival as his partner slept next to him.13 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobesThere was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandArtist, husband split after 20 years' marriage. They're in court fighting over rights to her workSirpa Alalaakkola's art is her 'identity and soul' - but her ex-husband wants rights.09 Mar 04:18 PM
New Zealand'Generous' sentence: Shooter who flip-flopped on plea loses final appeal bidJamie Ronaki Kissling has lost a second appeal regarding the shooting in 2016.08 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandMobster freed from jail in urgent appeal over violent de-patching of Barbarian StormtrooperIn a violent group attack, he stole their rival's patch. Now, his sentence is quashed.01 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandProminent businessman returns to prison after appeals dismissedThe former rich-lister, however, can still not be named and is seeking another appeal.27 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Cloud of uncertainty': Children caught up in parents' international tug-o-warThe mother wanted them to remain in New Zealand, while the father wanted them in Europe.22 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandMan fights Islamic law order to pay dower to ex-wifeThe matter has been dragged through the courts multiple times.22 Feb 12:27 AM
New Zealand‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonmentThe men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern killers in bid to overturn their convictionsChris Bush was shot dead at the Maramarua pub in 1987 and his killers still deny it.08 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandCrown appeals 501 deportee’s court winThe case centres on whether the man should have been classed as a returning prisoner.01 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Dismissed': Convicted killer, rapist fails in fourth murder trial bidMalcolm Rewa has failed in his appeal over his conviction for Susan Burdett's murder.01 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandSandy Graham launches appeal over murder of Dale WateneShe was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of 13 years for the murder.30 Jan 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Manifestly unjust': Life sentences thrown out for three teen killersNeurological immaturity at the time of the murders mitigated their culpability - court.27 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wrongful convictions must be compensatedEDITORIAL: New Zealand’s justice system has got it wrong 893 times.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New Zealand'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSounds murders: Scott Watson’s dad speaks out on appeal evidence, Paul Henry’s columnChris Watson hopes Court of Appeal hearing in May will finally clear son's name.01 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandHigh Court halts proceedings of 501 deportee case until next yearThe late-night ruling has granted a stay of proceedings.23 Dec 08:52 AM
CrimeInmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appealMihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.22 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail termFather avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.22 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandUrgent appeal after violent Mongrel Mob de-patchingA man was jailed for taking the rival's patch. He claims it was a miscarriage of justice.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner claims fear of retribution delayed his appeal after being shanked, house burnt downLuigi Havea was jailed for his part in the fatal car boot kidnapping of a Thai drug queen.20 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimeCourt of Appeal rejects 'unorthodox' claims by heavy metal fan who murdered neighbour over noise dispute"This is a terribly tragic case," the Court of Appeal said.08 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandExtreme violence: Appeal against sentence for vigilante beating dismissedJohn Aitken's vicious and violent attack cost his victim the sight in his right eye.01 Dec 04:02 AM
