New ZealandRapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of AppealMan who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We're the ones doing a life sentence, not him': Young mum's family angered by killer's appealAzalia Wilson died from blunt force injuries to her head, neck, abdomen and face.07 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandFatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlightSteven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.30 May 09:18 PM
BusinessFormer New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appealNorthland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: 'We didn't know the chairlift was a fire risk'Christchurch Adventure Park appeals the $12m ruling - says employees did all they could.25 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandScott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidenceControversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.25 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandInmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind barsPlan foiled by "non-contact" visit.21 May 07:30 AM
WorldCourt battle over Russian superyacht in FijiCase highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.19 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandNumber of people unfit for trial doubles in a decadeMāori make up 50 per cent of those found unfit to stand trial.19 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandWas teen killer really fit to stand trial?Haami Hanara was 14 when he fatally stabbed a homeless man at a tavern in 2018.18 May 05:36 AM
New ZealandTeen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer saysHaami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.17 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandYoung prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appealThe 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.13 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's caseThe political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.12 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandMan who murdered pregnant partner appeals against convictionJayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.12 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case endsDavid Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?10 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million conJohn Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.05 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandTrio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carparkThe trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.02 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandJilted soldier appeals drug-dealing convictionA soldier who had to call the man who slept with his partner "sir" turned to drugs.02 May 01:30 AM
CrimeDunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentenceKeats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.29 Apr 08:17 PM
CrimeJury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdictsPreviously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,28 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandSex offender asks for convictions to be quashedJudges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.26 Apr 12:46 AM
CrimeService station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised menMan's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.25 Apr 02:02 AM
CrimeMan says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claimsNorthland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.19 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandSalesman's 'subterfuge' slated by judge: Manager ordered to pay back $732kSmiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandJustice William Young retires from Supreme CourtJustice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rulesLawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.13 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist lives inside prison gates despite no longer serving sentenceMark Chisnall wants to reintegrate into the community so he can work, his lawyers said.07 Apr 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigatedSuch a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.01 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."30 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandMob captain loses appeal against sentence for attack on Waimarama manTerrance Jordan Berryman loses his appeal against jail sentence after "cowardly" attack.28 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandGovt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandatesThe February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".25 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure seeks further bid to keep suppression in former rich-lister's caseThe ongoing legal battle centres around the crimes of a wealthy businessman.25 Mar 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeRehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of AppealMeth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.18 Mar 03:00 AM
