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
CrimeConvicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentenceThe man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.25 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandCourt of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid deniedAna Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.19 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandQuashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddlerAdrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I don't know why I've been left out': Woman wants share of grandfather's $7.7m estateThe courts have ruled he had no moral responsibility to leave her anything.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse caseThe man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.07 Oct 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Chilling' murder of Constable Matthew Hunt: Killer appeals 'crushing' sentence"Mr Epiha had no motive to kill these police constables. He was just killing them."06 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis may clear name posthumouslyThe decision of Peter Ellis's posthumous appeal to clear his name will be heard tomorrow.06 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandEpsom stabbing: Mentally unwell man who killed couple was their sonSheal Bangera was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity earlier this year.23 Sep 12:55 AM
New ZealandChildren who were abused and tormented are not entitled to their late father's assetsThe children went to court but his new family challenged them.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted teen rapist wins sentence discountDenial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.19 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandMurder trio's appeals dismissedThe three offenders unsuccessfully appealed their convictions in Wellington.19 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandWoman jailed for life for torture and murder denied leave to appealTwo people were convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2020.06 Sep 08:17 AM
New ZealandMother jailed for injuring baby has appeal dismissedAppeal against conviction for hurting baby rejected for mum angered by husband's absence.05 Sep 08:22 AM
New ZealandChild rapist has public protection order removed - despite being deemed high riskRapist Mark Chisnall has had an order potentially keeping him in custody for life removed.29 Aug 05:00 PM
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
