CrimeCrown says resentment over Facebook post resulted in murdered teen's blowtorch torture, forced hangingThe defendant was 17 at the time the crime was alleged to have taken place in 2018.03 Jul 05:31 AM
New ZealandFraudster’s $16.7m claims against justice system die with himDavid Barton had a 15-page criminal record and stopped paying tax for 10 years.02 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The crashing waves of grief as court hears of Baby Chance's deathSteve Braunias at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 10-month-old baby.01 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeHenchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggleRicky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.30 Jun 04:27 AM
Banking and financeTiger Brokers to pay $900,000 for breaching anti-money laundering lawsChinese-backed broker in hot water over non-compliance.29 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandJealous newlywed fatally stabbed his wife’s lover during lockdownThe victim was a beloved street preacher who left behind a legacy, his family said.29 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'A lot about this is unusual' - Lawyers address jury as testimony finishes at meth syndicate murder trialCrime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.28 Jun 08:22 AM
BusinessEx-Hanover co-owner gives evidence in High Court property disputeThe dispute involves a unit at 2 Kitchener St, Auckland.28 Jun 05:05 AM
CrimeTears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injuredThe 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.27 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandPro-bono: Struck-off lawyer wants to keep helping the vulnerableAlwyn O'Connor was admitted to the bar despite his extensive criminal history.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephewTen-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.26 Jun 05:17 AM
CrimeWho is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to ChinaDespite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.24 Jun 12:00 AM
CrimeCourtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hitHe recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.23 Jun 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in"We lost a lot of money."23 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge murder accused to keep name suppression for at least two monthsThe man was excused from appearing at his court hearing today.22 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandMan denies murder charge in Linwood Park deathA 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.22 Jun 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocateA judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual predator loses appeal against conviction and sentenceTangapiri Teikamata was jailed for indecently assaulting a woman during a massage.21 Jun 03:07 AM
CrimeMan pleads guilty to ex-partner's murder, six months after taking her corpse to police stationThe man showed up at the police station and approached the front counter on December 30.20 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unfair': Minor parties launch judicial review against Electoral Commission over advertising fundingSue Grey says ad allocations are unfair - but the Electoral Commission stands by it.20 Jun 07:06 AM
Crime'I knew too much': Meth cook gives rare insider glimpse into Auckland's lucrative clan labsPiao was the first person to alert police to Ricky Wang's murder.17 Jun 06:20 AM
CrimeFather fights extradition to Australia to answer decade-old assault chargeThe man said it would be unjust and oppressive if he was forced to leave his whānau.15 Jun 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyLegal stoush: Women’s premier rugby team kicked out of comp amid conduct breach claimsPremier women's team booted out of the competition for breaches of the code of conduct15 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsMegaupload executives appear for sentencing 11 years after arrestThe pair's new Mega business is an example of remorse and rehabilitation, the court hears.14 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandBuilder selling luxury homes while familes and creditors owed $10mSize of debt owed to tiny home creditors almost doubles.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan found guilty of murdering Hawke’s Bay woman Taylor-Jade Hira'He does not think the way you and I do,' defence lawyer tells jury.14 Jun 07:06 AM
New Zealand'I was his. I was property. I wasn’t a human': Woman tells jury of 'wild' affair"Physically I was his puppet," woman says at trial of leading entertainment figure.14 Jun 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLawyers to vacate historic central Auckland buildingA historic building, used as law offices for over a century, is being vacated.14 Jun 04:21 AM
CrimeMeth-laced beer case: Manslaughter trial date set for alleged drug smugglerAiden Sagala died after drinking beer allegedly contaminated with methamphetamine.13 Jun 10:37 PM
New ZealandWill wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estateGraeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.13 Jun 07:27 AM
New Zealand'Blew my socks off': Entertainment figure gave drugs to woman during 'affair', jury toldWitness: 'I was out the gate. I couldn't control myself.'13 Jun 06:54 AM
