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
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
