EntertainmentInside Sia’s court battle and the allegations shaking her family lifeCourt papers show Bernad is seeking sole custody and $77,245 a month.29 Oct 05:34 PM
New Zealand'Intense' retired surgeon fights against compulsory mental health treatment order The man was taken into a mental health treatment unit after concerns about his behaviour.27 Oct 12:00 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban a day after split announced30 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to court20 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I claim compensation for the post-separation care of our children?14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGerman dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to courtThe primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.16 Aug 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow do I communicate with my ex when he's ghosting me?When an ex-partner has blocked the other's number and social media, options become limited03 Aug 05:44 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from running down his business?OPINION: Her ex plans to start a new business or move overseas, leaving her with nothing.20 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceCompany that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ Aussie lender JustFund aims to bring over 100 Kiwi law firms on board by the end of 2025.13 Jul 05:00 AM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt demands release of Angelina Jolie's private textsPitt is asking for the release of private texts between his ex-wife and a third party.10 Jul 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's willOPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?06 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldWife awarded $518m in third-largest divorce settlement in English historyThe couple's wealth fell from $4b to $1.2b by the time of the settlement.04 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandSelf-representing litigants are continuing to strain the court systemThe rise in self-representing litigants across civil cases continues to cause strain30 Jun 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence tooOPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.22 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separationOPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?15 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge dropped against woman who killed ex-league player after alleged abuseThe defence was set to argue she had suffered long-term domestic violence.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandParents battling to keep young teen away from older boyfriend resort to legal actionWhen her parents found out the relationship had turned sexual they were 'extremely upset'.24 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyerHis actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.14 May 05:07 AM
