PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-laced beer case: Witnesses describe the night Aiden Sagala collapsedHimatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the manslaughter of innocent 21-year-old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolice apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justiceFamily battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.15 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandOverseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cashCourt rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.15 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeMiscarriage of justice: Four quashed convictions in Fuller-Sandys murder caseThe Court of Appeal has however ordered a retrial for Stephen Stone.02 Oct 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim DotcomThe Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt of Appeal rejects case over Harditex house cladding systemAppeal has involved a complete relitigation of most trial issues - decision out today.26 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandCoroner sets Pauline Hanna death review after Polkinghorne trial verdictThe review will be held in December 2024 to determine next steps in the coronial inquiry.25 Sep 09:43 PM
New Zealand‘Incalculable harm’: Gym coach who sexually abused sleeping girls wants shorter jail termGregory Pask filmed himself violating multiple young victims over a period of 9 years.24 Sep 06:00 AM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBig win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property disputeLawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.19 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandThe fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal landKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.12 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWestgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in courtMark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guiltyOPINION: Judges are bristling at the criticism they’re copping.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secretA leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.05 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recallLenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.29 Aug 08:00 AM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
Politics‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.27 Aug 05:03 AM
EmploymentUber loses appeal - court rules drivers are employees, not contractorsGovernment reviews law defining 'employees' and 'contractors'.25 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandVillagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'25 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to knowThe facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justiceCourt finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.21 Aug 06:28 AM
CrimeJailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclubThe pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.20 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandUndercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeksThe King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.17 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandCourt rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislationJudge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".16 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyoneThe only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.14 Aug 04:11 AM
OpinionOpinion: A decade of legal battles to reform Auckland's alcohol policyOPINION: The policy includes vital provisions to restrict proliferation of bottle stores.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice bust exposes tale of loan sharks, guns, drugs - and $1 million cashPo-Chen Chien turned to drug dealing to repay loan sharks who were funding his gambling.13 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderersGail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.13 Aug 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Gone Fishing' case: Crown pushes for new trialConvicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance.12 Aug 02:19 AM