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
PremiumOpinionHow 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 injury28 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPersonal FinanceCompany that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ 13 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too22 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
New Zealand'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.11 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
WorldHusband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.02 May 11:02 AM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying': Woman's ordeal after she was banished from family home by exThe woman was forced to fight her ex in court over the division of relationship property.17 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandLegal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battleThe boy's mother has asked the court three times to let her son go to school.14 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow to divorce when you can’t find your spouseQ: I want a divorce, but I don't know where my husband is.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans contentAn ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Defect of character’: Why a would-be NZ lawyer was denied entry to the professionLawyer denied domestic violence history, but made complaints about people who opposed him.03 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?Q:My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?. 02 Mar 04:11 AM
New Zealand‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private schoolHer mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
