New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandThree men jailed for life over murder of Anaru MoanaA sister of one, guilty of injuring with intent, was sentenced to a year's supervision.17 Dec 12:32 AM
WorldMaryland mum ruled fit for trial 11 years after her young kids vanishedJudge James Bonifant ruled Catherine Hoggle mentally fit for trial.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandToy brick battle: Zuru overturns Lego trademark ruling in court victoryZuru's Max Build More bricks were sold as 'Lego brick compatible'.10 Dec 05:13 AM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructiveThe Army corporal has been dismissed from the NZDF and sentenced to a term of detention.09 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandLandmark win: Supreme Court backs disabled family carers as homeworkersChristine Fleming said she was "thrilled" with the court's unanimous decision.09 Dec 01:37 AM
WorldCourt rules Trump pick Habba unlawfully appointed top New Jersey prosecutorThe ruling may affect similar Trump-era interim prosecutor appointments.01 Dec 06:01 PM
Crime'Not safe around children': Former candidate convicted of paedophilia fights for suppressionHe acknowledged his name suppression bid is doomed but has appealed anyway.30 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan raped his wife soon after their arranged marriage, now he will be deportedThe man claimed he did not know that he needed his wife to consent to have sex.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
AucklandMan, 30, charged with arson after Waiuku recycling plant blazeThe man will appear in the Pukekohe District Court today.25 Nov 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ's justice system is shaped to increase the billable hours of lawyersOPINION: Few can afford to go to court, so why not expand the Disputes Tribunal?24 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby murderer accused of seriously hurting another infant – this is why he won't face trialSuppression orders lift on the further charges that were laid against Michael John Topp.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwenty police staff investigated for device misuse after McSkimming scandalActing Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers says charges are possible.19 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandDunedin murder trial hears man stabbed former employee more than 40 timesProsecutors say DNA and blood at the scene match accused killer Rajinder.17 Nov 03:20 AM
EmploymentUber drivers win battle for employee status in Supreme CourtThe judgment could affect other contractors in the gig economy.17 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranksFinance companies, Clint Rickards and Jevon McSkimming – among our biggest scandals.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandInside a ‘cover-up’: The top cops, the ‘quasi investigation’ into McSkimming and the officers who stood upThe IPCA says police prioritised Jevon McSkimming’s career over due process.11 Nov 06:41 PM
WorldWoman, 34, dies three days after Birmingham stabbingPolice say extra officers will patrol Birmingham city centre for safety.10 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise after losing 1985 Ross Appelgren murder filePolice say the 1985 murder file was last seen during a 2021 homicide trial.02 Nov 06:27 PM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew evidence prompts renewed appeal over Ross Appelgren murder caseJulie Appelgren has reignited her late husband's long-stalled murder appeal.28 Oct 12:39 AM
CrimeJailed boy racer who killed unborn baby, gloated on Instagram, loses release bidHe was doing burnouts in front of a crowd when he hit the eight-months-pregnant teen.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battleThey produced a document in support of their case but it was fabricated.19 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmarkRepairs at the luxury lakefront resort are costing $993,000 per apartment.17 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandInside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.16 Oct 04:00 AM
Business'A 180-degree U-turn': Commerce Commission challenges Viagogo in courtViagogo argues it has not conceded and that it has followed NZ law.15 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
