New ZealandFive prisoners charged over stabbingFive prisoners have been charged after a stabbing at Auckland Prison.30 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandPathologist: Close range shotgun blastPathologist gives evidence in murder trial of a close range blast from a shotgun.29 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldUS runs 'secret floating prisons'Disturbing claims US Coast Guard is holding drug smugglers without trial for weeks.29 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandNZ doctor murder trial: Did socialite stab herself?But professor favours probability wounds to former model were caused by 'second person'.29 Nov 06:27 PM
New ZealandUnion says legal action could have a chilling effect on NZ journalismUnion says the labelling of journalists as National Party activists is reprehensible.29 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandGreen MP part of defence team for Butcher of BosniaGreen MP Golriz Ghahraman says she is equally proud of her defence and prosecution work28 Nov 07:03 AM
OpinionHosking: This legal action is David versus GoliathComment: The Commerce Commission appeals a judgement. Mike Hosking has some questions.26 Nov 05:36 PM
New ZealandHow a chance encounter ended in deathA Hawke's Bay teenager was yesterday found guilty of murdering Haumoana man Mark Beale.24 Nov 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents' heartache over son's death after rugby-field attackThe family of slain teen Stephen Dudley say they have been failed by the justice system.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy the Pike River court decision is better than re-entryComment: Pike River was an enormous cock-up by a large number of people23 Nov 05:48 PM
New ZealandBail for former Kiwi priest extradited on sex chargesTwo of his alleged victims "very disappointed" man received bail.23 Nov 05:38 PM
KahuAcquitted cops: 'We just care too much'Two police officers were today found not guilty of kidnapping a 17-year-old boy.23 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandPike river families: No more 'chequebook justice'WorkSafe dropped case against Pike River boss after he paid $3.4m to miners' families.23 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandInspector Hurimoana Dennis found not guilty of kidnappingTwo police officers have been found not guilty of kidnapping a 17-year-old boy to end a young love affair.Watch23 Nov 12:25 AM
WorldTeen sex slave doing life for murderCyntoia Brown is serving life sentence for killing the man who bought her as a sex slave.22 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandWitness C appeals perjury convictionWitness C appeals his conviction for perjury22 Nov 09:38 PM
WorldGaia Pope: No injuries to suggest teen was murderedFamily of the trio arrested vow to take legal action over their "wrongful" detention.19 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandWarning to Govt: Set alcohol price floor or people will dieAlcohol Healthwatch says bringing in a minimum price for alcohol will save lives.16 Nov 10:59 PM
Opinion'I will kill you': Mass shooters and domestic violenceThe worrying link between domestic violence and many mass shooters.16 Nov 06:13 PM
New ZealandPrisoner still on the run after hospital escapeNatasha Jane Strickland, 41, has been evading police for almost a month.15 Nov 05:44 AM
KahuMāoridom mourns death of Judge David AmblerJudge David Ambler served on the Māori Land Court for 11 years.13 Nov 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Political hit job': Winston Peters' lawyers on pension leakJournalists involved in a leak 'weren't acting as reporters', lawyer tells court.12 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandTwo in court on assault and sex chargesOne of the men has been charged with unlawful sexual connection.09 Nov 06:08 AM
WorldThe most amazingly opulent prison on earthGuests at five-star oasis booted for Saudi princes and dignitaries under house arrest.09 Nov 05:28 AM
EditorialPora case shows why system needs fixingEditorial: Teina Pora had to wait two decades for justice after being wrongly convicted.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeina Pora 'happy and free' after compensation liftedThe team who saw Pora's convictions quashed also want a criminal cases review commission.07 Nov 10:50 PM
WorldGuilty of murdering toddler he adopted two weeks earlierMan called toddler "a psycho", "the exorcist" and "Satan dressed up in a Babygro"06 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandPrison inmate seriously injured in Black Power assaultThe man was assaulted in the exercise yard at the Otago Correctional Facility.05 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandGovt push to axe new $1b prisonLabour's target is a 30 per cent drop in prisoner numbers in 15 years.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar crash rescuer found not guilty of rapeDeaf Blacks rugby player has been found not guilty of rape.02 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandTeen wheel thief who went viral sentencedOwner forced teen to replace stolen wheels - and posted video on Facebook.02 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandJudge rejects student's climate change bidJudicial review bid rejected but law student happy with climate case against government.02 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandAccused killer claimed victim 'sleeping'Baby found in same room as mother beaten to death.30 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandJudge calls on top lawyers to lend a handSir Thomas Thorp calls on top lawyers to help new criminal review body.26 Oct 02:57 AM