New Zealand'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees. 14 Jun 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThe lawyer, the horse magazine and ex-TVNZ news chief's evidence – court orders retrialDefamation jury should not have heard expert evidence of Bill Ralston, says court.12 Jun 05:12 PM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandTwo charges dropped against soldier in court martial for recordingsTwo charges against Corporal Smith were dropped in the Court Martial.10 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecutionConvicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial. 08 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictionsNow, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.08 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldThe mushroom mystery: Erin Patterson's emotional court testimonyShe denies intentionally poisoning the victims, calling it a tragic accident.03 Jun 02:57 AM
Crime'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's caseThe son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.02 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandVictims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts fundingOne victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.31 May 08:00 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findingsCoroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.26 May 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
WorldInside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trialAn officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.22 May 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving onPlus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.21 May 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.21 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.21 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandFormer top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.20 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health systemA review of his mental health care is currently in progress.19 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandBusinessman faked firms to claim $1.8m Covid subsidies, funding luxury lifestyleSFO boss Karen Chang described Im’s offending as 'deliberate and wide-reaching'. 19 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Longstanding antipathy': Man stabbed cop in the head so hard the knife brokeVaughan Elliot Subritzky has been jailed for the stabbing of a police officer.16 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandEntertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme CourtHe was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.16 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesPeter Huljich is Pushpay insider traderThe convicted rich-lister abandons a three-year effort to suppress his name.15 May 12:52 AM
WorldWhy man who fatally mowed down cop says he's not guiltyProsecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hinton, age 38.14 May 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': Father who beat, murdered baby girl says trial should have been abortedMichael Topp is appealing his conviction and sentence for murder. 14 May 03:17 AM
New Zealand15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.14 May 02:18 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM