PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 yearsCourt approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.17 Feb 04:32 AM
CrimeTeen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandDocuments allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new homeCouple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.10 Feb 06:00 AM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking womanMan infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.08 Feb 08:57 PM
World‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry endsBut insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Completely false': Rust shooting armourer speaks out amid court chargesRust armourer says she was "stretched too thin" on set, not called back before gun used.04 Feb 10:41 PM
WorldIndian police arrest over 2000 men for illegal child marriagesThey include more than 50 Hindu priests Muslim clerics for allegedly performing marriages.04 Feb 06:00 PM
TechnologyJury finds Elon Musk didn’t deceive investors with 2018 Tesla tweetsThe nine jurors reached a verdict after less than two hours.04 Feb 12:22 AM
New Zealand‘Horrific time': Tattoo artist known as ‘Shakey Pete’ found guilty of sexually abusing womenShakey Pete sexually abused two female clients during their tattoo sessions.03 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandWoman avoids prison after having sex with son’s underage friendThe boy was just half her age when the two-month long offending began.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendantsThree handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.27 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Not what they bargained for': Tenants had to travel 20km for a showerLack of shower access was just one of many problems for the five occupants.11 Nov 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat happened at Morrison Kent? Law firm review kept from publicInsiders say the report has not been distributed to all staff either.17 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandJury retires in case of former Dilworth music teacher accused of abusing studentsLeonard Cave, a music teacher, was accused of abusing six boys over several decades.30 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sweet payouts': Court interpreter shocked at peers' huge pay ratesShe's interpreted some shocking criminal cases but never gets emotional.05 May 09:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS-based Kiwi sues Air NZ over flight cancellationKiwi says claim was "warning shot" but he'll file a class-action lawsuit if need be.30 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport backThe woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.22 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOwen Glenn's $40m battle with former Hanover co-owner Eric WatsonWatson's jail sentence comes 12 years after the Hanover Finance debacle.20 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandTop Kiwi sports star loses fourth suppression attemptIt is expected the sports star will file a further appeal to the Supreme Court.16 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation scandal: Pair allegedly deposited $740,000More than $740,000 was allegedly deposited into NZ First Foundation accounts to 'deceive'.07 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandMurder accused mum loses battle over cremation after girl's sudden deathMaria Witehira's death sparked pleas from her school for students to stop rumours30 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandZac Guildford loses licence after driving while on suspended licenceFormer All Black Zac Guildford disqualified from driving for six months and fined23 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandBrutal bride's gang hit on fiance: Bandidos prospect's appeal tossed outA Bandido's gang associate appealed his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court.12 Sep 11:14 PM
TaxIRD: Eric Watson's companies owe $112mInland Revenue says Cayman transactions were circular, and seeks $112m in back-taxes.27 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandSerious backlog: Courts reaching crisis point8000 Care of Children Act cases awaiting hearings in family court, bar association says.27 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandUse of council letterhead for reference for sex offender questionedCEO says it is his normal practice to use business letterhead when providing references.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZLS could make a 'no further action' finding on MacLennan's investigationLaw Society says lawyers are free to criticise the judiciary as long as it's not personal.17 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandTopless teen motorcyclist discharged without convictionTopless bike rider charged with careless driving has been discharged without conviction.11 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandHamilton fatal crash: Driver found guilty of manslaughterDylan Cossey guilty on all six charges laid after the street race that killed four people.19 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandSpeeding vehicle fishtailed three times before fatal smashA car fishtailed about three times before crashing and ripping in half, a court hears12 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandFormer bankrupt wins appeal against Law SocietyFormer bankrupt lawyer ruled fit and proper person with the skills to practise on his own.07 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandMasala buildings up for auctionSites linked to embattled Indian restaurant chain are being sold by Bayleys next week.20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandTourists kidnapped after fake Facebook postTourists' nightmare after fake Facebook post saw them trapped in a Taumarunui home.19 Jun 05:16 AM
