New ZealandGovernment not dodging Bain compo: PMThe Government is not 'shopping around' for a report that will allow it to dodge paying David Bain compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Feb 08:41 PM
AgribusinessRecords sought on Crafar bidderAuthorities managing the bankruptcy estate of a businesswoman facing bribery charges in Hong Kong have gone to the High Court to get access to records held by an Auckland law firm.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJustice minister to attend international law conferenceJustice Minister Amy Adams is attending an international law conference in London this week.21 Feb 09:42 PM
OpinionNick Russell: Court decision on insolvency victory for the little guySmall business owners, particularly in the construction industry, should be breathing a sigh of relief this week.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins: I stand by what I didFormer Justice Minister Judith Collins says she "stands by everything I said and did" in relation to David Bain's compensation case.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller avoids toughest jail sentenceA man who beat a homeless man to death has narrowly missed out on becoming the first person to be jailed for life without parole.16 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandFour new judges appointed to District CourtFour new District Court Judges have been appointed, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.16 Feb 10:16 PM
Banking and financeReceivers target bankrupt dying execThe receivers of Belgrave Finance are trying to bankrupt the terminally ill property developer who controlled the company, despite doubts it'll yield money.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLundy trial: 'Three months without sex'Mark Lundy's wife Christine had 'gone off' sex after finding out they couldn't have children, a court heard today.12 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandLundy 'nice and pleasant' - prostituteA prostitute who slept with Mark Lundy hours before he allegedly drove home and bludgeoned his gamily to death said he was "nice and pleasant" during their liaison.12 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandLundy wanted $1m insurance policyHours before allegedly killing his family, Mark Lundy said he had tried to increase his and his wife's life insurance to $1m but was declined because of their weight.11 Feb 06:31 AM
WorldBali Nine mastermind living largeThe mastermind behind the Bali Nine drug trafficking plot is reportedly living large after winning the lottery as two Australians face execution.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New Zealand'A huge pool of blood'Even though Mark Lundy is accused of the murder of his wife and daughter, it was his brother-in-law who was in the spotlight today after defence lawyers pinned the crime on him.10 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandLundy: The evidence, and the defenceSteve Braunias at the Lundy trial for the NZ Herald: "He's already said the only two words which matter most to him."09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCaptain could get 26 yearsThree years after he crashed the Costa Concordia, former captain Francesco Schettino will learn this week if he is to spend most of his remaining years in prison.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLundy trial: Crown's crucial changeThe Crown now believes Mark Lundy killed his family about six hours later than its original estimation, a major change to its version of events since the 2002 trial.09 Feb 01:55 AM
BusinessMillions at stake in luxury resort stoushA multimillion-dollar fight involving one of New Zealand's most luxurious resorts is heading back to the High Court at Auckland this week.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIndonesia explains delay to execution of Bali Nine pairIndonesian authorities are waiting for a Nigerian drug boss and others to receive word their clemency bids have been rejected before scheduling their executions and that of two Australians.05 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: A bad man's good idea on voting rightsArthur Taylor, whose name never appears in the media without the words "career criminal" shackled to the front of it, has been banged up since 2005 in the maximum security wing of Auckland Prison at Paremoremo.03 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Let's do the decent thing by David BainMike Hosking on why he believes we owe David Bain: 'He was found not guilty after being inside for 13 of the most potentially fruitful and productive years of his life'.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful' barrister to pay $30KA former barrister labelled "disgraceful and dishonourable" by a legal watchdog has now been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in costs and compensation.27 Jan 02:33 AM
Banking and financeLiquidators eye Ponzi investorsThe liquidators of fraudster Jacqui Bradley's failed business are mulling whether to try to claw back $2 million from eight investors who were paid out before her Ponzi scheme folded.26 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeDeadline for Aussie bank class actionNational Australia Bank customers seeking to reclaim "unfairly charged" exception fees have to register today.26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Death by 1000 political cutsMyuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan are, by all accounts, model prisoners.21 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionWin for firm that dug up carparkA Court of Appeal win for a Christchurch company which dug up a carpark over a $300,000 payment reinforces the importance of clear communication in arrangements.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's war against spammersIt's being described as a war, an arms race, an unseen struggle where the stakes are being raised and the weapons redefined each minute - the war a faceless cyber-criminal.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoachers fail to turn up in courtArrest warrants have been issued for two trout poachers who failed to turn up to court for sentencing.12 Jan 05:10 AM
New ZealandOffenders work off $97m in penaltiesDistrict Court judges have converted almost $100 million worth of fines into community work in the past four years when offenders have been unable to pay what they owe.07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Bring home Kiwis facing penalties overseasOne of the more disturbing emerging trends is the number of New Zealanders being arrested in foreign countries for drug trafficking.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyers act to keep courts' angelLawyers are raising money to enable a much-loved Auckland court social worker to keep doing good work after her church-funded job was "disestablished".25 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessJudge rejects $250,000 bidAuckland businessman William Yan has been denied access to seized assets to pay private school fees for his children and to service the mortgage on his luxury apartment.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeJudge's pity in fraud caseThe Serious Fraud Office's highly-trumpeted "largest ever" fraud case in New Zealand history has ended with a broke ex-lawyer getting home detention.12 Dec 04:47 AM
