New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
WorldJudge ends Georgia election case against TrumpProsecutor Pete Skandalakis argued it belonged in federal court, not state.26 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldLiverpool parade attacker pleads guilty to injuring 134 fansThe 54-year-old’s guilty plea came as prosecutors prepared to present evidence.26 Nov 05:51 PM
AucklandJury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knifeThe jury was unable to reach unanimous verdicts after nearly seven hours' deliberation. 26 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldUS seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of 6-year-oldPedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 but freed after his appeal was upheld.26 Nov 04:25 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldBrazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bidThe 27-year term follows his conviction over a 2022 coup and plot to kill Lula.25 Nov 08:40 PM
WorldSecond teen charged over fatal Sydney stabbingLocal electorate member says knife crime is 'rampant' and asks for tougher NSW laws.25 Nov 08:20 PM
WorldJury trials to be axed for most crimes under UK's proposed court overhaulAs many as 75% of trials could be heard by a judge sitting alone.25 Nov 05:33 PM
AucklandTenants fought for lives after 'soldier' stormed house in Akl homicide caseThe jury has begun deliberating whether the couple are guilty or acted in self-defence.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is all your fault': Emotion takes hold as footage of teen's alleged murder plays at trialRakai Thompson has been accused of murdering his young friend, Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley.25 Nov 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBiggest fine of the year: Real estate agent hit with $10,000 penalty for misuse of vendor funds"If I have made any mistake, I am happy to do anything to rectify it," Lillian Chen said.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSecond court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendantsGisborne joins Auckland as only the second court with this specialist list.25 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the dismissal of cases against Comey and JamesNew York Times: Court rulings were a setback to Trump's efforts against perceived foes.25 Nov 01:31 AM
WorldGerman prosecutors probe 100-year-old over alleged Nazi camp crimesProsecutors in Dortmund allege the man served at a POW camp in Hemer.24 Nov 10:37 PM
WorldParents call for law change after teen's fatal jetski crashThe family wants stricter water safety rules, including a higher jetski age limit.24 Nov 08:38 PM
WorldRow after Italian court splits up family living in woodsDecision over British-Australian family living off-grid has become a political flashpoint.24 Nov 08:01 PM
WorldJudge throws out Trump-driven cases against Comey and Letitia JamesThe ruling voids indictments against two of the President's prominent foes.24 Nov 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ's justice system is shaped to increase the billable hours of lawyersOPINION: Few can afford to go to court, so why not expand the Disputes Tribunal?24 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Furious and frenzied attack': Murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader'It was either us or him,' the woman later told police.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't f*** with me': Group's night of sheep rustling ends in fatal stabbing of 17yo Rakai Thompson is on trial for the alleged murder of his friend, Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley.24 Nov 06:50 AM
New Zealand'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.' 24 Nov 04:01 AM
WorldJustice Dept asks court to unseal Epstein grand jury filesThe filing says victims’ names and personal details will be carefully redacted.23 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Could even top that' - Naylor Love forecasts $1.04b annual revenue'People ask me how that's possible. We do well where there's complexity' - Bruno Goedeke.23 Nov 06:00 PM
Crime'Simply not credible': Businessman jailed after smuggling millions worth of cigarettesThe defendant blamed a mysterious man named Tim – prosecutors said the defendant was Tim.23 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeA secret sex offender said he was 'proud of his life', sparking a victim to break her silenceA second victim also came forward and now Geoffrey Miller has been sent to prison.23 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Broken badge, blunt bench – the crisis of trust in NZ's justice systemOPINION: Only about 60% of New Zealanders currently express confidence in the courts.23 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lifelong fraudster': Trusted staffer stole thousands from healthcare charityPolice said the money Nelly Sione stole should have gone to helping disadvantaged people.22 Nov 11:00 PM
WorldJudge forced out after wearing Elvis wig in courtHe was suspended six months without pay before an 18‑month retirement term.22 Nov 06:14 AM
CrimeAfter gaining child's trust, meth-addicted predator cruelly exploited itKane Penk said he was high on drugs and can't remember most of his crimes.22 Nov 05:00 AM
AucklandPotential home buyers lost $30k deposit, realtor fined Auckland realtor Sudesh Kumar was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct.22 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
