New ZealandHow new evidence could change a decades-old Christchurch murder caseThis is the Criminal Case Review Commission's fifth referral to an appellate court.19 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandCourt ruling may cost ACC $3.6b in abuse compensation payoutsACC won't contact all eligible abuse victims to avoid retraumatisation.12 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Tragic consequences': Rhythm and Vines road-trip tragedy ends in courtThe driver got behind the wheel knowing she was already tired, says judge.08 Aug 08:20 PM
CrimeWhy a judge showed no mercy for church swindler who suffered stroke in prison'She has not learnt from her mistakes,' a judge said of 71-year-old scammer Kolini Tatafu.08 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closureShe admitted to sending nude photos to a boy under 12.06 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
WorldClaims of justice failure emerge 13 years after prospector's murderA Queensland detective claims a possible miscarriage of justice occurred.03 Aug 09:54 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP Jami-Lee Ross bids for political comebackJami-Lee Ross is running for Howick's local board in upcoming elections.31 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bustPolice found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.28 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'28 Jul 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeHow a CFO labelled a 'money mule' in $400k laundering case had his convictions overturnedThe Court of Appeal has quashed Alan Jones' convictions and home detention sentence. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender's jail term cutThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.24 Jul 01:34 AM
New ZealandChch baby murderer loses appeal over 'tainted' conviction claimsThe Court of Appeal dismissed Michael Topp’s appeal against his murder conviction.23 Jul 02:37 AM
New ZealandSex worker a potential witness at coronial inquest into Polkinghorne's wife's deathMadison Ashton can now be named after a coroner’s name suppression order lapsed.22 Jul 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Grieving mum decries jail term for 11yo daughter's killerEmma-Jane Kupa was fatally knocked from her bike by an angry and intoxicated driver. 21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No physical origin': Jailed wheelchair-using rapist's disability under scrutinyStephen Wilson claims he was injured in a prison van after his arrest.20 Jul 08:00 PM
Crime'You should know better': Grandmother jailed for trying to derail son's family violence case'Outrageous conduct:' Mayleen Tuhiwai pressured her son's victim to change her statement.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Execution': Mongrel Mob member gunned down as he sat with partner and kids in car The Crown says Hori Gage was killed after a gang brawl that he had no involvement with. 14 Jul 06:00 AM
