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
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
