New Zealand‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonmentThe men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspectDefence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.14 Feb 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murderChristchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.13 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandManslaughter charge laid after road death near Havelock NorthMan appeared in High Court at Napier charged with causing the death of Marco Milliaccio.13 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deportedShe helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.10 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before deathThe manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.10 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandDownfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seizedCourt rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.09 Feb 10:07 PM
New Zealand'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-sixTwo brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.09 Feb 07:18 PM
CrimeMan accused of hit on Mongrel Mob boss loses bid to await trial at homeThe defendant appeared in court earlier this week for the request.08 Feb 04:30 AM
BusinessNew Crown Solicitor for Auckland announcedNew Crown Solicitor takes over from high-profile prosecutor Brian Dickey.08 Feb 03:53 AM
BusinessA2 Milk welcomes streamlining of Australia/NZ class actionsA2 Milk says streamlining lawsuits will reduce risk of inconsistencies.07 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandNotorious Black Power member nothing but a 'squatter' - lawyerKevin Moore claims he's tangata whenua. Historical documents say otherwise.07 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandWoman refuses neighbour a cigarette, stabbed 23 times and left for deadK-Cyn Nathan will spend the next 4 1/2 years in jail for attempting to murder a neighbour.07 Feb 04:00 AM
Royals'I am here to kill the Queen': Man pleads guilty to treason over crossbow plotThe man was arrested at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day 2021, when Queen was in residence.03 Feb 05:19 PM
Crime'A score to settle': Gang member who orchestrated revenge plot sentenced for stranger's manslaughterHe was tried twice for murder but jurors instead found him guilty of manslaughter.02 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandPayout: Couple awarded $270k after council wrongly sign off on poolThe pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.02 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for eight people accused of murdering Mitchell Te KaniSeven men and a woman are accused of murdering the Tauranga man last year.01 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Napier man Colin BlitheName suppression continues for murder accused until case reaches High Court.01 Feb 12:34 AM
CrimeSouth Auckland man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and attempted murder, cutting daughter's neckThe defendant was also charged with kidnapping.31 Jan 09:42 PM
CrimeTribesman member pleads not guilty to attempted murder of own gang's bossDion 'Buzz' Snell was shot at a rugby league celebration in Ōtara in early November.31 Jan 09:18 PM
CrimeAuckland mother pleads not guilty to cold case murder of 4-week-old sonThe young mother was arrested last month for the 4-week-old boy's death a year ago.31 Jan 09:12 PM
CrimeMan pleads not guilty to murder after bringing body to Manukau stationThe murder defendant has been in jail since arriving at the police station with a corpse.31 Jan 08:38 PM
CrimeMassey murder: Man accused of killing AUT law student outside her home namedThe defendant was initially given suppression so that family in India could be notified.31 Jan 08:33 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob boss hit: Murder suspect pleads not guilty after fatal shooting outside churchToday marked the defendant's first High Court appearance since Eliu was gunned down.31 Jan 08:30 PM
EntertainmentStar in court battle over collapsed filmActress is suing producers for a $1 million fee she says she is owed for “A Patriot”.26 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandKiller Clown Fiend fails court bid to get witness informationKarl Nuku, who bashed a man's head in with a hammer, wanted information about a witness.20 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Eight now facing murder chargesEight people now face murder charges after Te Kani died in May last year.16 Jan 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wrongful convictions must be compensatedEDITORIAL: New Zealand’s justice system has got it wrong 893 times.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
WorldCardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complicationsPell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.10 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandTable tennis and quiz champ: Convicted saboteur 'having a great time in prison''I’m having a great time. I’m the table tennis champion.'10 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand'I fought for my life': Why farmer ordered his son to chop off tip of teen intruder’s fingerBill Burr says shooting the teen was a last resort and he's glad he didn't have to.06 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandDrugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.06 Jan 05:00 PM