Latest from Court of Appeal

NZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million con

John Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.

Trio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carpark

The trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.

Jilted soldier appeals drug-dealing conviction

A soldier who had to call the man who slept with his partner "sir" turned to drugs.

Dunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentence

Keats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.

Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts

Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,

Sex offender asks for convictions to be quashed

Judges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.

Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men

Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.

Man says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claims

Northland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.

Salesman's 'subterfuge' slated by judge: Manager ordered to pay back $732k

Smiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.

Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal

Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.

Appeal court dismisses claim from descendant of Northland land owners

Member of family which gifted land to Crown fights to be recognised heir in offer-back.

A billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consent

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges

New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.

A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors

It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.

Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court

Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.

Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece

Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.

Sex worker killer loses Quran claim

Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.

Double-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole Board

Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.