PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘Divorce diva’ Lady Deborah Chambers KC on why you should (or shouldn’t) go through with itInside tips from an expert as 'divorce season' gets into full swing.21 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMurder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shootingHis lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.21 Feb 07:39 AM
CrimeMan with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already servedHe was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.21 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false reportThe officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.21 Feb 05:00 AM
EntertainmentRonan Keating slams ‘broken’ justice system after brother’s death'It’s a joke and it’s morally corrupt.'20 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard’s licence revoked due to alleged gang ties, firearm chargesAaron Hina's security certificate was revoked due to gang ties.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocationEfforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.20 Feb 12:46 AM
RetailLook Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricingLook Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.19 Feb 04:27 AM
CrimeDrunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury toldThe shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.19 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandFamily of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsibleHe lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.18 Feb 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Crown Law denies justice to iwi; Destiny uproar has whiff of hypocrisyOPINION: 'When Crown Law can act this way, what faith can any of us have in our system?' 18 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killingThe killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage. 18 Feb 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversityThe Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.17 Feb 05:38 AM
Crime‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture schemeThe captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.16 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Done nothing wrong': Long-serving JP retires after convictions revealed'I feel like the complainant has gone on some sort of witch hunt.'16 Feb 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Eight-week average’: Tenancy Tribunal on how long it’s taking to hear a caseFrom March 20, the tribunal will be able to decide cases on paper without hearings.16 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trialShe was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.16 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: A weak PM, a faltering economy and coalition partners off the leashOPINION: Seymour is openly defiant because he knows Luxon won’t do anything.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana. 15 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ systemHis family is his only support for daily functioning. But they may not return with him.15 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeDriver who gave a gang member a lift was repaid with 18 punches, robbed of $1900 The victim was also kicked as he cowered on the ground and his car was damaged. 14 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to copsThe Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.14 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
Crime‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.13 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFour months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val propertiesBare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at lastSteve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Trivial’ interaction: Liz Gunn’s assault conviction overturned by High CourtA judge has ruled the contact with a security officer was acceptable, not an assault.13 Feb 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSpotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising rulingThe store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.13 Feb 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe full text: David Seymour’s Polkinghorne letter David Seymour's full letter of support for eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is revealed.13 Feb 02:00 AM
Crime‘Total disregard’: Serial thief jailed after bizarre Maserati, Bentley heist at $10m propertyPolice found incriminating message on his phone: 'Hope you solved that f***en Maserati.'12 Feb 07:00 PM
Crime‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apologyJudge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'12 Feb 05:00 AM