New ZealandDrive-by shooters 'only wanted to scare'The pair will continue to serve their sentence behind bars.28 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat happened at Morrison Kent? Law firm review kept from publicInsiders say the report has not been distributed to all staff either.17 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandBlamed for being boss: Black Power president appeals conviction over killingBlack Power president Damien Kuru to appeal against conviction for manslaughter of rival.10 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandCop puncher loses appeal for a discharge without convictionThe police officer ended up off work with a broken nose and tooth after being punched.26 Jul 06:22 AM
New ZealandAnti-water bottling campaigners overturn consentsConsents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.20 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandShooting to scare, not kill: Pair jailed for attempted murder say their intention wasn't to harmThe two men were jailed last year for attempted murder.19 Jul 06:30 AM
CrimeMan who helped smuggle 110kg meth shipment asks Court of Appeal for mercyThe Taiwanese citizen was arrested in 2019, one month after arriving in New Zealand.13 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandMan found with AR-15 in motorhome can finally be namedThe man was given interim suppression so he could "come to terms" with being named.07 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail earlySamuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.01 Jul 06:30 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court dateThe Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.28 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandMan cites language barrier and lawyer's 'illegitimate actions' in second failed appealSharanjeet Singh says he was 'forced' to admit strangling and threat charges.28 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandRapist's bid to shorten jail term due to 'anguish' of inevitable deportation rejectedHe says his sentence should be cut due to his inevitable deportation. A court disagrees.22 Jun 01:35 AM
New ZealandPopular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiringNorthland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring19 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandFather finally awarded costs after failed charge of killing babyFather accused of killing baby boy has charge dismissed and awarded costs by police.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMegaupload accused dies: 'Heartbroken' Kim Dotcom pays tribute to best friendDotcom only accused left facing US extradition.12 Jun 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejectedJohn Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.09 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandRapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of AppealMan who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appealAzalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.07 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandFatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlightSteven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.30 May 09:18 PM
BusinessFormer New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appealNorthland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: 'We didn't know the chairlift was a fire risk'Christchurch Adventure Park appeals the $12m ruling - says employees did all they could.25 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandScott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidenceControversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.25 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandInmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind barsPlan foiled by "non-contact" visit.21 May 07:30 AM
WorldCourt battle over Russian superyacht in FijiCase highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.19 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandNumber of people unfit for trial doubles in a decadeMāori make up 50 per cent of those found unfit to stand trial.19 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandWas teen killer really fit to stand trial?Haami Hanara was 14 when he fatally stabbed a homeless man at a tavern in 2018.18 May 05:36 AM
New ZealandTeen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer saysHaami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.17 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandYoung prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appealThe 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.13 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's caseThe political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.12 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandMan who murdered pregnant partner appeals against convictionJayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.12 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case endsDavid Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?10 May 06:00 AM
