New Zealand'Manifestly unjust': Life sentences thrown out for three teen killersNeurological immaturity at the time of the murders mitigated their culpability - court.27 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wrongful convictions must be compensatedEDITORIAL: New Zealand’s justice system has got it wrong 893 times.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New Zealand'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSounds murders: Scott Watson’s dad speaks out on appeal evidence, Paul Henry’s columnChris Watson hopes Court of Appeal hearing in May will finally clear son's name.01 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandHigh Court halts proceedings of 501 deportee case until next yearThe late-night ruling has granted a stay of proceedings.23 Dec 08:52 AM
CrimeInmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appealMihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.22 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail termFather avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.22 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandUrgent appeal after violent Mongrel Mob de-patchingA man was jailed for taking the rival's patch. He claims it was a miscarriage of justice.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner claims fear of retribution delayed his appeal after being shanked, house burnt downLuigi Havea was jailed for his part in the fatal car boot kidnapping of a Thai drug queen.20 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimeCourt of Appeal rejects 'unorthodox' claims by heavy metal fan who murdered neighbour over noise dispute"This is a terribly tragic case," the Court of Appeal said.08 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandExtreme violence: Appeal against sentence for vigilante beating dismissedJohn Aitken's vicious and violent attack cost his victim the sight in his right eye.01 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandHusband who killed wife’s new lover loses appealWife’s infidelity was direct attack on his 'male ego and manhood', killer claimed.30 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.20 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandCase continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.17 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandDeath in recliner chair: Wife's manslaughter conviction appeal failsThe wife of a man who died following neglect has failed to overturn her conviction.17 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandLicenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care orderHe believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.16 Nov 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking news': Victim's partner wanted killer to serve timeDallas Hohua might only have to serve two years for the manslaughter.16 Nov 03:39 AM
CrimeFocus: Malcolm Rewa wants fourth trial Convicted killer and rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer Mark Ryan explained why there had been a miscarriage of justice, and that a retrial was necessary. Video / PoolWatch15 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandCourt to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appealRewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.14 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandMurderer claims life sentence is unjust, but Supreme Court declines appealSupreme Court turns down killer Joseph Wheeler's bid.14 Nov 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter convictionDid Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilk Wars: Dairy farmer takes Fonterra back to court over milk collectionPhilip Woolley was dumping thousands of litres of milk daily while under a court order.08 Nov 04:20 AM
New Zealand“He's trying to not be forgotten": Mosque shooter files appealVictims say shock move is re-traumatising.08 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandKiller says wife's infidelity brought great shame to familyShame and despair over adultery magnified by murderer's Indian culture, court hears.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father avoided murder charge over since-changed ruleFour-week-old Carter Hutton died one year and one day after suffering his injuries.02 Nov 04:30 AM
CrimeConviction quashed for drunken email writer who threatened to 'blow off' Jacinda Ardern's headA judge had sentenced him earlier this year to one year in prison.02 Nov 01:56 AM
CrimeLawyers for Grace Millane’s killer Jesse Kempson challenge convictions for attacks on two other womenLawyers for the infamous killer are set to appear before the Court of Appeal tomorrow.31 Oct 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Will NZ Uber drivers' legal win lead to broader change?A small group of New Zealand Uber drivers were ruled to be employees.30 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted for attempted murder: Man claims he never meant to killHughes said he attempted to murder the teen but nine years later he says he made that up.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Estate agent wins 11-year stoush with blogger'I wasn't going to give in to a bully,' says man who beat Dermot Nottingham in court.27 Oct 04:12 AM
New Zealand'I'll be back': Drug deal goes sour, so man returns and sets fire to dealer's bedroomCourt of Appeal knocks four months off arsonist's jail sentence.26 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandViolent man's supervision order cancelled despite his high risk of reoffendingHe once shot a man and a dog with a cut-down shotgun. Now he wants to live a 'happy' life.26 Oct 12:03 AM
