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
New ZealandAkash murder trial: Judge orders fresh start, new jury selectedAkash pleaded guilty to murder in 2016 but the Court of Appeal overturned it in 2020.09 Feb 03:13 AM
CrimeProsecutors drop murder charge against one of four accused of New Lynn driveway homicideAndrew Douglas had been one of four people charged with murder in November.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAkash murder trial: Jurors asked to determine mental state, six years after guilty pleaThe defendant's girlfriend, Gurpreet Kaur, suffered 18 cutting wounds and 12 stab wounds.08 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandAuckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throatsAnthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.08 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandTeen's murder trial date setTwo-week trial scheduled for 16-year-old charged over Chch supermarket carpark death.03 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, charged with murder after 62yo's body found in crashed carJudge orders mental health report for young murder-accused.03 Feb 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judgeDrugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.03 Feb 04:52 AM
CrimeBoy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases03 Feb 12:17 AM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits killing MMA fighter Fau Vake in Auckland street attackFau Vake died nine days after he and his brother were allegedly attacked by four men.01 Feb 09:14 PM
CrimeBirkdale baby death: Man denies killing 10-month-oldTen-month-old Chance Kamanaka O Ke Akura Aipolani-Nielson died on December 17.01 Feb 08:52 PM
CrimeAuckland carpenter accused of fatal stabbing loses name suppressionNorth Shore carpenter Chao Chen was charged with murder last month.01 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandFines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.28 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandFriends on phone to police when murder victim's body foundColombian woman Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was allegedly violently murdered inside her home.27 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandHigh Court to hear Destiny Church leader's appeal over custody decisionBrian Tamaki has been in Mt Eden Prison since Monday last week.24 Jan 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQIt's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex-assault victim's 'horrible' wait - thousands of trials crippled by CovidMore than 44,000 court proceedings and 400 jury trials have been delayed due to Covid-19.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDark web user who tried to buy young girl back in court after sentence tossedOne year ago, Aaron Hutton was sentenced to five years' prison.10 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandThe mother who deliberately poisoned her toddler son: 'She's making out like nothing happened'An appeal against the mother's home detention sentence has been dropped.09 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeBlack market businessman: Prison for Auckland's 'little prince of counterfeit cigarettes'Han Zhang said he turned to the cigarette scheme after struggling to get a mortgage.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki wins fight to alter bail conditions, but lockdown protests still barredThe controversial church leader has been accused of attending three illegal rallies.21 Dec 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$6m property scam: Duo jailed for defrauding wealthy overseas investorThe victims, moving to NZ under the investor immigration category, were conned out of $6m.17 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki, banned from Auckland Domain lockdown protests, appeals bail conditionsBrian Tamaki has been charged three times with attending anti-lockdown rallies.16 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$8m debt claimed but no sign of the cash: 'Where did it go?'Inside a property developer's banning order - the $8m loan with no apparent paperwork.16 Dec 09:33 PM
New Zealand'Incomprehensibly barbarous and cruel': Men sentenced for kidnap, torture sessionThe torture, like something out of a Tarantino movie, was "incomprehensibly cruel".16 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandPreventive detention ordered for serial rapist who sparked manhunt after victimising another teenMurray Robertson had served two prior sentences for rape before the 2019 attack on a teen.15 Dec 10:40 PM
