CrimeConvicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defenceWarren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.18 Jul 01:00 AM
CrimeFather blames sexsomnia after indecently touching his daughterHe has argued he did not consciously touch her sexually.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir James Wallace case: Epsom house manager who tried to bribe victim namedHe was an employee of Wallace and lived at Rannoch.13 Jul 01:54 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Unsubstantiated cultural beliefs': Christian couple fights declaration of sacred Māori landLandowner says Māori traditions run contrary to 'divinely inspired' Bible.06 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder: Pair lose bid to overturn convictionsThe court dismissed an appeal by two men serving life sentences for murder.06 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandFraudster’s $16.7m claims against justice system die with himDavid Barton had a 15-page criminal record and stopped paying tax for 10 years.02 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandVictim's hospital bed interview didn't result in miscarriage of justice“It shows the complainant in the immediate aftermath of the incident."28 Jun 03:17 AM
CrimePrisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflictedHe has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.27 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionDenis O’Reilly: Why Damien Kuru's manslaughter conviction troubles meOpinion: Other Kiwis may be troubled too if they could see past characterisation of Kuru.26 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandBella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appealDanny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.26 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandExplainer: What is diversion and how do people get it?Those eligible for the scheme will address the underlying drivers of their offending.20 Jun 07:51 AM
CrimeHeld till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentenceShannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.20 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandKiller appeals conviction for brutal murder of Raymond Karl NeilsonReuben Gibson-Park set his victim's body on fire after beating him to death.19 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandWill wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estateGraeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.13 Jun 07:27 AM
New Zealand'Labyrinth' policy: Lawyer with cancer wants $1.2m insurance payoutAsteron refused to pay full sum because it said treatment was available to the lawyer.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSubdivision nightmare: Two-year court battle as neighbours go to warJoshua Hürlimann agreed to the restrictions - but he took the sellers to court anyway.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who cut up victim's corpse with chainsaw loses appeal against convictionJay Christopher Lingman was found guilty in 2021 of murdering Denver Chance.09 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeRoadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturersCompanies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.07 Jun 07:13 AM
New Zealand'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.07 Jun 03:44 AM
CrimeSadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appealCalebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandRapist and murderer blocked from latest lawsuit in Court of AppealRichard Genge has been in prison for 28 years for rape and murder.30 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandRisky business: ACC persists in appeal on timber sellers' classificationACC is determined not to concede defeat after courts repeatedly rule against levy lifts.30 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandGang president's manslaughter conviction deemed a miscarriage of justiceDamien Kuru has lost his appeal against his manslaughter conviction.25 May 05:00 PM
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
