New ZealandAppeal court dismisses claim from descendant of Northland land ownersMember of family which gifted land to Crown fights to be recognised heir in offer-back.13 Mar 11:00 AM
New ZealandA billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consentA Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.09 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandBehind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judgesNew survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandA glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doorsIt's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in courtWatson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.01 Mar 04:50 AM
CrimeKiller Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his nieceNow the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.08 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandSex worker killer loses Quran claimSainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.08 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandSex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CDGambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.28 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeFrenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and CustomsCultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.23 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandDuo who filmed indecent assault fight to keep names secretThe duo were discharged without conviction earlier this year.10 Nov 04:59 AM
New ZealandMan who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reducedNorthland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgementThe pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.29 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind barsCrown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.28 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandSchizophrenic man convicted of indecent assault walks free after Supreme Court overturns judgementDaniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek. 28 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murderCharge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.25 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declinedThe double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.18 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis' appeal to be heard from beyond the grave in landmark caseThe appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandmark quake ruling: Insurer to contact 3000 homeowners about $300m compensationInsurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.20 Sep 10:16 PM
OpinionJohn WeekesName suppression: How public outrage backfires in courtA real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.14 Sep 05:16 AM
AgribusinessDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into ChinaBillions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.08 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appealRaymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.05 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
BusinessProminent businessman freed on bail after nearly three months behind barsThe businessman's appeal was due to be heard next week in Wellington but has been delayed.16 Aug 10:55 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Motiti Protection Area 'makes it illegal for us to be Māori'New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Aug 07:17 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialistUK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.02 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandOut-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded schoolOffer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.02 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ man avoids paying $212,000 dowry to ex-wifeA UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.24 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandMegaupload case: Health shock sees extradition target walk freeThe extradition case against a Megaupload defendant has been dropped.19 Jul 06:04 AM
New ZealandAppeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdownThe appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.06 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder: Supreme Court rejects killer's appealLatest appeal bid by Grace Millane's killer to the Supreme Court has failed.29 Jun 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship propertyHidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'It's brutal:' Fighting for a fair share with your ex in a divorceWhy fighting over relationship property is "barbaric" and what needs change.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoPremium: Sarah Sparks’ relationship legal battle that nearly destroyed her lifeSarah Sparks has spent nearly $2 million on a relationship property dispute with her ex. She's now fighting to fix a "broken" system. Video / Greg BowkerWatch25 Jun 05:00 PM
