CrimeAlleged Hells Angels member pleads not guilty to murder of gang prospectAndrew Tovia Fepuleai surrendered peacefully after an hours-long Boxing Day standoff.22 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandEx-Conservatives leader Colin Craig needed chaperone due to affair suspicions, ex-ally testifiesColin Craig is seeking damages from former party board member John Stringer.21 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimePermanent suppression granted for intellectually disabled mum accused of newborn's deathThe woman was 17 in 2017 when her two-week-old son died at Starship hospital.16 Mar 10:19 PM
InvestmentKorean doctor, lawyer fined $130,000 over Helensville property dealDealings over Helensville land resulted in court case.16 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandWoman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealedJury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.14 Mar 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin CraigFormer party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.14 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandJury sent to deliberate in Rena Joyce 'body in the garden' murder trial at Christchurch High CourtThe jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has been sent to deliberate their verdict.12 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandRena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trialThe woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.11 Mar 12:00 AM
CrimeJudge orders prison for blind man who participated in Auckland woman's brutal killingAngela Joy Smith was killed by two men in May 2020, leaving behind a 12-year-old son.10 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trialThe trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.10 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandRent arrears and squatters threaten lease of strip club in condemned buildingThe strip club owner didn't pay rent for a year and refused to leave.08 Mar 09:46 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stakes are high': Police seek $10m of property linked to Head Hunter bossPolice allege Head Hunters pay a 20 per cent cut of any criminal profits to the gang.05 Mar 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous for his career': Dunedin student appeals convictionAccused's application was turned down in the District Court so he went to the High Court.04 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandStretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleasThe Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.04 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandBehind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judgesNew survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandA glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doorsIt's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandVaccine mandates: Education, health workers launch High Court challengeAnother challenge to vaccination mandates is being heard in the High Court.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandGuilty: Jury rejects insanity finding for schizophrenic who murdered pregnant girlfriendAkash pleaded guilty to Gurpreet Kaur's murder in 2016 but was later granted a trial.01 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist: Despite mental illness, man who killed girlfriend likely knew it was wrongTwo psychiatrists have given opposing opinions regarding Akash's insanity defence.25 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist: Auckland man who stabbed girlfriend to death might not have known it was morally wrongAkash admitted killing his partner, but his lawyers say he didn't know right from wrong.24 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen accused of participating in 2018 'house of horrors' murder fit to stand trialThe defendant was 16 years old when alleged to have participated in another teen's murder.22 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandJudge sentences former P addict tied to $5m drug trafficking syndicateAuckland man Sam Edmands, known as 'Massive', was a 'catcher' for the syndicate.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder suspect told police pregnant girlfriend stabbed herselfA jury has been asked to decide if the defendant was insane at the time of the killing.21 Feb 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns themLion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She's dead': Witness tearfully reveals younger brother's confession at murder trialAkash pleaded guilty to stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death in 2016.18 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandTrevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professorUse of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.18 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandThird strike: Mother of 6 sent to prison for violent, humiliating home invasionLevi Nepia, 32, was one of three offenders who terrorised five roommates in 2019.14 Feb 10:25 PM
CrimeRe-trial held for man who fired two shots during police pursuitDisqualified driver fired two shots in the air during police chase in the Far North.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCreditor moves on West Auckland vineyardList of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.11 Feb 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Something was wrong': Emotional testimony as parents of slain woman recall her last daysAkash has admitted stabbing Gurpreet Kaur to death in April 2016.10 Feb 03:35 AM
CrimeNorthland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chaseIdentity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase09 Feb 06:53 PM
