KahuMāori legal system can help build stronger society, says academicLegal expert says tikanga can help New Zealand respond to its challenges.01 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZNorthland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry falloutPresbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.01 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCelebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shockedAmadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.31 Jul 04:28 AM
Crime'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.29 Jul 06:00 AM
KahuNgāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereigntyHearings wrap up in Wellington.28 Jul 07:13 PM
Crime'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spreeTequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.26 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuTighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition dealLegislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.25 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandPortuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plotCarlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.23 Jul 01:08 AM
Crime'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeTears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'21 Jul 11:18 PM
CrimeJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandParent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicideThe daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.16 Jul 12:50 AM
CrimeWoman faces shoplifting charges after four-month crime spree spanning length of NZStores from Auckland to Dunedin were allegedly targeted.15 Jul 11:27 PM
CrimeWhangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assaultThe woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.14 Jul 07:00 AM
EntertainmentEx-friend sues comedian over sex tape scandal apologyA former friend of Kevin Hart is suing the comedic actor for breach of contract.12 Jul 09:05 AM
CrimeSuspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offendingThe woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.08 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammersPolice are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Who’s he remorseful to? Himself?': Boss didn't pay staff Kiwisaver, super, loan deducationsWilliam Eskdale admitted 28 charges totalling more than $150K of unpaid taxes.04 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeNotorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.03 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeSkipper fined $131k for Russell ferry crash that paralysed captain'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'02 Jul 04:01 AM
NRLEx-NRL star Jarryd Hayne's rape charges officially dropped36-year-old league star had convictions on two charges quashed by an appeals court.28 Jun 11:03 PM
CrimeSmash and grabs, ram raids, stolen cars: More than 120 teens arrestedAn 11-year-old was caught after allegedly breaking into a vape store on a school night.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reformsOPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'You are going to jail': Only one outcome for violent teen in jewellery store robberyHe herded employees into the back of the store and attacked one with a crowbar.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Crime'Moment of stupidity': Honoured citizen pulled rifle on boy racersBut now he has been discharged without conviction for his actions.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Undue influence:' Women claim their uncle drained grandmother's $2.5m estateTheir uncle was the sole executor and the sole beneficiary of the will.21 Jun 10:00 PM
CrimeMurder victim Emma Field remembered outside courtFamily and friends of murder victim Emma Field gathered outside a New Plymouth court to release balloons following the guilty verdict of her partner, Leigh Matthew Frederick Beer.Watch21 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial in WhangāreiAbrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
CrimeThree courts rule conviction remains for man who attempted to rape friendThe man took his case all the way to the Supreme Court... and lost.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandCops move in to confiscate Tribesmen gang's $540k HQThe shed is on 'tainted' property and used at the Tribesmen's Christchurch headquarters.15 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after car strikes and kills man in West AucklandThe woman and the man were known to each other, police say.13 Jun 09:15 PM
