New ZealandPolice rape victims fight for compensationEight women who had their bid for compensation over police rape and misconduct rejected are vowing to continue their fight.10 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandTop QC feared judge would bring down Chief JusticeA top QC feared Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson would bring down the Chief Justice with him if he was forced to resign.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex attack convictions quashedThe way a witness in a sexual violation trial was questioned in court was such a "serious departure" from correct procedure the Supreme Court has quashed the accused's convictions.23 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandJudicial conduct case deferred until after reviewA judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.05 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdictA jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court. 08 Jun 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Have a beer' - pub yarn breaks ice in Crewe-case clash<b>Andrew Laxon</b> writes of the moment when the two adversaries in the Crewe murder case came face to face in a Pukekohe pub.28 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCase against Crewe cops 'too weak'Police accused of framing Arthur Allan Thomas were never charged because the Govt's top legal adviser said there was not enough evidence.27 May 04:00 PM
KahuPopularity fears cost Urewera settlement, says TuhoeTuhoe representatives believe they had Cabinet numbers to secure ownership of Te Urewera National Park but say a nervous prime minister acting unilaterally stood in the way. 12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSounds lawyer faces complaintOne of the country's top lawyers is under police scrutiny over a matter concerning the Scott Watson trial.10 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's ours and it's not evil, say spy-base mastersNew Zealand's secret spies emerged from the shadows yesterday to deny their Waihopai station is an American spy base contributing to torture and war.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad losers' eye $1.1m suitOne of the three Waihopai spy base attackers has welcomed the prospect of a $1.1 million Crown damages claim, saying the trio have less than $1000 between them.07 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown to appeal decision that carer parents should be paidThe Crown is appealing a landmark Human Rights Review Tribunal decision enabling parents caring for severely disabled adult children to be paid.21 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandPolice seek advice on charging bloggerPolice are seeking legal advice on whether to lay further charges against blogger Cameron Slater for breaching suppression orders.14 Jan 09:24 PM
Banking and financeBanks to pay taxman billionsNZ's big four Australian-owned banks and the IRD have announced a settlement of their disputes over structured finance deals.23 Dec 03:00 PM
BusinessLarge pay rises for top public servantsTop public servants received substantial pay rises in the past year, while there was also a big jump in civil servants earning over $100,000. 15 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandCrown Law to review internet publishing lawsThe Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.13 Oct 12:19 AM
