New ZealandFiery outburst in court as alleged cartel kingpin finally stands trialFive alleged former accomplices are set to turn Crown witnesses.22 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandTrust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwiseAccess is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.22 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrestReporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandVanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trialEx-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.21 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'21 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearanceCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 10:39 PM
Crime'Only in mafia movies,' Crown says of Viaduct manslaughter trial where man drowned after being 'hunted'James Jenkins, 24, drowned near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.20 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under reviewTauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInsolvent developer proposed $250/week payment over 5 yearsCourt approves scheme to repay debt one lawyer says is $2 million.17 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
CrimeTeen told 111 murder defendant had choked her puppy; two months later she was dead"Stay away from my daughter, she's only 16," Trinity Oliver's mum recalled saying.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Unsatisfactory': Court rules on ongoing issues around psychiatric reports for offendersA defendant and a health service sought declarations on the provision of the reports.16 Feb 07:09 AM
CrimeStrangulation case: Jurors watch CCTV from Auckland train station where 16yo girl was killedTrinity Oliver was found dead in September 2021.16 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
CrimeManslaughter trial: 'Relentless pursuit' blamed for man's drowning in Auckland harbourJames Jenkins, 24, disappeared beneath the water near Auckland's Viaduct in October 2019.15 Feb 05:43 AM
CrimeMan accused of strangling 16-year-old admits he killed her, but not on purposeThe body of 16-year-old Trinity Oliver was found in Manurewa in September 2021.15 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
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
