New ZealandSecrecy deepens after passport cancelledSenior legal figure raises concerns and cites parallels with Ahmed Zaoui case24 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandNotorious gangster jailed for 18 yearsHead Hunter William 'Bird' Hines and two associates have been given long jail sentences.24 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandTrial opens in Little defamation caseLabour leader's comments amounted to an "inference of corruption", the Hagamans claim.03 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandChristchurch man facing blackmail chargesA man is accused of trying to get $40,000 from his alleged victim.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Banking and financeMore money recovered from alleged PonziLiquidators have recovered a further $35,000 from clients who go more money out than they put into an alleged Ponzi scheme. A Christchurch 23 Feb 07:36 PM
EmploymentFirm fined $45k over Hep B infectionA toilet cleaning company has been ordered to pay nearly $45,000 after an employee contracted Hepatitis B.02 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandTwo in court following weekend deathA man and a youth have been declined bail after allegedly attacking a man who died at the weekend in Auckland.20 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandManslaughter after robbery gone wrongShaun Innes, 39, was jailed for almost three years after being convicted of manslaughter over the death of a man during a robbery gone wrong.03 Jun 12:09 AM
New ZealandBuilder fined after worker's ladder fallA builder must pay a worker $48,000 after he fell from a ladder and suffered serious brain injuries.25 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandBrother pleads guilty to killing Alex FisherThe older brother of Alex Fisher, the 10-year-old boy, whose disappearance last year sparked a huge manhunt, has pleaded guilty to his murder.25 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandHorror tourist bus crash: man chargedA 68-year-old man associated with the maintenance of a bus which crashed on Arthur's Pass on New Year's Eve has been charged.25 May 12:50 AM
WorldTerror seige: Top cops' astonishing callSenior police believed Sydney cafe hostages were "jovial" and didn't think gunman was preparing to kill them23 May 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan on violence and sex charges against teenGraphic content: A teenage girl was allegedly subjected to a two-day ordeal by her former partner in 2014.23 May 02:09 AM
New ZealandReddy denies relationship with deceasedKamal Reddy, accused of killing Pakeeza Yusuf and her three-year-old daughter, denies having a relationship her.10 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandJail for threat to blow up Winz officeA man who threatened to blow up staff at a Winz office has today been jailed for nearly three years.04 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandAlex Fisher's murder accused in courtAlex Fisher's older brother and accused killer Eric McIsaac, 26, has appeared in court today.28 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandLandmark settlement for earthquake victimsNinety eight Canterbury homeowners have won a landmark settlement with EQC.27 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandMan who aided Kohu sentencedCarlos Bushell has been sentenced after pleading guilty to helping fugitive Dolphy Kohu last year.27 Apr 12:08 AM
New ZealandMissing art fuels $700K caseA dispute over the sale of a leading New Zealand artist's work has seen several high-profile names in the New Zealand art world dragged to the High Court.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDodgy croupier spent money on rentA croupier who made $10,000 working in an illegal gambling den in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs spent all the money on rent and food.06 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandPora compensation could reach $2mTeina Pora could be awarded $2 million in compensation after his convictions for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett were quashed this week.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRewa faces 'very rare' third trialSerial rapist Malcolm Rewa could stand trial for the murder of Susan Burdett for a "very rare" third time, after Teina Pora's convictions were quashed.04 Mar 04:48 AM
New ZealandTeina Pora 'set up for new life'After 22 years in custody Teina Pora is in a good position to move forward with his life of freedom, his lawyer says.03 Mar 10:21 PM
New ZealandTeina Pora to learn his fate tonightConvicted murderer Teina Pora will learn tonight whether his appeal to the Privy Council in London is successful, with the decision due to be delivered at 10pm.03 Mar 06:16 AM
BusinessBeware of parent trap, directors toldCompany directors are being warned that unless they keep a subsidiary independent, a parent firm can be liable for its debts.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGumboot dash to courtA man ran to Westport District Court in gumboots yesterday so as not to miss his appearance.08 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandAgent censured for withholding depositA real estate agent and his agency have been fined and censured for withholding part of a house deposit from a seller because of a dispute over the commission.07 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandRizalman appears in courtThe former Malaysian defence attache who left the country while facing criminal charges five months ago has been remanded in custody following a court appearance today.24 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandBody mistaken for rubbishA near-dead comatose Cromwell girl found in the street was nearly mistaken for a pile of rubbish.22 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandDental practice manager caught on ACC fraudAn Auckland dental practice manager who fradulently obtained more than $150,000 from ACC was caught out by his employer.30 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandIT crash seen as crippling court reformA failed IT project to modernise the courts has crippled reforms that were meant to take advantage of the system, the Chief District Court Judge has said.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFines at lowest level in a decadeThe amount fines and reparations owed has dropped to the lowest level in almost a decade.23 Aug 10:40 PM
