New ZealandCriminal defendants invited to meeting offering $75 Prezzy cards for attendance"The knowledge shared at the wānanga was invaluable for all those involved."13 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandYour child's abuser could still have a say: What you need to knowEven exes who committed serious assaults and had been absent for years still have a say.12 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's nameThe boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.11 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Body bags': Neighbour had fears for kids before YouTube mum's child abuse charges'We thought they were going to come out of that house with body bags.'08 Sep 05:42 AM
New Zealand‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heistPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandMissing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket workerPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 07:10 AM
EntertainmentKevin Costner wins bitter child support battle with estranged wifeActor says there were 'no winners' in the acrimonious legal battle.02 Sep 08:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily Caught - how parent custody battles are wrecking children's livesJane Phare talks to parents, lawyers and experts in a three-part series.30 Aug 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New ZealandFamily Court is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved.24 Aug 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamilies at war: why kids get trapped in bitter Family Court battlesWho's to blame when couples fight over child custody, the Family Court or the parents?24 Aug 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily Court hell: How can we fix it for parents and their kids?What's being done to limit the fallout for kids being fought over in the Family Court.24 Aug 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWarring parents: Family Court experts warn of damage to childrenChild experts tell of the damage children suffer when their parents fight in court.24 Aug 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceThe Ex-Files: 'My ex is using a trust to pay less child support'Jeremy Sutton on ensuring child support is shared fairly.13 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughterA parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Mum worries kids too young for dad's surprise adventureOPINION: Whitewater sojourn a surprise to the ex-wife, and could be to the kids too.01 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandMāori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to AustraliaThe mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean PlunketPlunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.23 Jun 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThrouple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolyamorous ex-throuple property dispute leaves Supreme Court splitThe throuple lived in the multi-million dollar property together for 15 years.19 Jun 11:49 PM
KahuOPINION: Some provisions of the Care of Children Act are vestiges of the colonial era.Children once had the same legal status as pets and livestock.02 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandThree mums and a dad: Little boy's adoption grantedOne woman donated an egg, another was a surrogate, and the third adopted the baby.15 May 05:00 AM
CrimeAmbushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevatorThe victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudge rules child should visit killer dad behind bars every monthFamily Court finds prison visits to convicted murderer in child’s best interests.26 Apr 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: How to improve the Family CourtJeremy Sutton says simplifying paperwork and changing court locations could go a long way.25 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandProperty split: 'Abusive' man must sell houses, give half of proceeds to mum of his four kidsMan tried to claim woman's jail term was a 'separation' which affected property rights.20 Mar 04:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's something we all fear could happen': Lawyer attacked in court lift speaks outFamily lawyer Brintyn Smith has described the long road to recovery that is ahead of him.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cloud of uncertainty': Children caught up in parents' international tug-o-warThe mother wanted them to remain in New Zealand, while the father wanted them in Europe.22 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandTug of love: Mother of Hawke's Bay girl Moana fails in bid to take custody case to Supreme CourtHighest Court turns down attempt to leap-frog Court of Appeal with new evidence.21 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan who ‘checked out’ of his marriage in 2019 granted divorce, despite wife’s opposition'It only takes one party to opt out of the marriage,' the judge said.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily court step-dad decision may deter blended families, divorce lawyer saysThe man paid for designer clothes and bags, holidays and the $24k tuition.10 Nov 05:06 AM
New ZealandCourt declares man girl’s stepdad, despite splitting from her motherThe man didn't feel he should have to keep supporting the teen once the marriage ended.09 Nov 04:00 PM
