New Zealand'I did not kill my family': Double murderer Mark Lundy to remain behind bars'I will go to my death bed still saying that I did not kill my family'.25 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandIs double-murderer Mark Lundy about to be released from jail?Lundy, who has been behind bars for 21 years, denies killing his wife and daughter.24 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-using killer fails in appeal against murder convictionMoetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.23 May 03:46 AM
KahuAppeal Court declines Tūhoe kaumatua challenge to Māori Land Court decisionTe Uru Taumatua had gone to the Appeal Court over decision.18 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandMan alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appealHe will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.17 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMajor synthetic cannabis dealer ordered to pay police millionsThe Court of Appeal rejected his claim the payment would amount to undue hardship.13 May 03:24 AM
CrimeEx teacher, Catholic leader in jail for rape seeks reduced sentenceDaniel Pervan met the victim through Catholic Discipleship College, where he was a leader.12 May 02:12 AM
Crime'The muscle' fails in Court of Appeal while gang mate succeedsThe gang members were convicted for their part in a meth ring run out of a car yard.10 May 04:06 AM
New ZealandPolice wrong to take and retain photos of man at random checkMahia Tamiefuna was convicted using photos taken unlawfully.09 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandMother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentenceJailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.05 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandConviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdictDamien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.04 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandMental health patient fails to have murder conviction overturnedGabriel Yad-Elohim inflicted 90 blows on his victim, 69-year-old Michael Mulholland.01 May 05:13 AM
New ZealandCrown successful in appealing 501 deportee’s case against returning prisoner legislationThe man, known only as 'G' was deported to New Zealand in 2019.26 Apr 02:10 AM
Education‘Judge got it wrong’: Educators appeal decision that ruled vaccine mandates lawfulThe group claims Justice Francis Cooke's decision breached Bill of Rights.19 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandCannabis grower faces deportation after failed appealThe woman has two children who are New Zealand citizens. Her husband has been deported.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNotable judge dies after short illnessJustice Simon France presided over Ewen Macdonald trial for murder, Mark Lundy retrial.10 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown takes ruling overturning detaining orders to Supreme CourtMark Chisnall believes his continued detention goes against the Bill of Rights.04 Apr 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortuneThe 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll over: Colin Craig loses final defamation case against John StringerColin Craig has confirmed the years-long legal saga is finally over.31 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeStashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentencesThe man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.30 Mar 04:07 AM
CrimePaedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland chargesAbraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.30 Mar 01:47 AM
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
