Sasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is here
How a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromJustice System
‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’
He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.
‘Trail of destruction’: Judge lifts lid on one of NZ’s worst young criminals
Paddy racked up more than 30 offences before he turned 18.
‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentor
The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.
Teen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday
'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'
‘Divorce diva’ Lady Deborah Chambers KC on why you should (or shouldn’t) go through with it
Inside tips from an expert as 'divorce season' gets into full swing.
Murder-accused gives evidence on point-blank Queen St shooting
His lawyers claimed self-defence but the defendant described something different.
Man with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already served
He was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.
Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report
The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.
Ronan Keating slams ‘broken’ justice system after brother’s death
'It’s a joke and it’s morally corrupt.'
Security guard’s licence revoked due to alleged gang ties, firearm charges
Aaron Hina's security certificate was revoked due to gang ties.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
Look Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricing
Look Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.
Drunken catcall, lewd remark preceded ‘execution-style’ shooting on Queen St, jury told
The shooter, whose partner was targeted by the catcall, has claimed self-defence.
Family of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsible
He lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.
Letters: Crown Law denies justice to iwi; Destiny uproar has whiff of hypocrisy
OPINION: 'When Crown Law can act this way, what faith can any of us have in our system?'
‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killing
The killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage.
‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidation
Company in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report
Rainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversity
The Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.
‘Hang your head in shame’: Judge blasts woman for horrific 24-day kidnap, torture scheme
The captors wanted a crypto password. They used a blowtorch and meat cleaver to get it.
'Done nothing wrong': Long-serving JP retires after convictions revealed
'I feel like the complainant has gone on some sort of witch hunt.'
‘Eight-week average’: Tenancy Tribunal on how long it’s taking to hear a case
From March 20, the tribunal will be able to decide cases on paper without hearings.
Mongrel Mob mum’s year on the run: Woman absconded to avoid sitting beside daughter at murder trial
She was granted compassionate bail to attend a funeral but never returned.
Shane Te Pou: A weak PM, a faltering economy and coalition partners off the leash
OPINION: Seymour is openly defiant because he knows Luxon won’t do anything.
No parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter
Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana.
Fijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ system
His family is his only support for daily functioning. But they may not return with him.
Driver 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.
Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to cops
The Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Man accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secret
The man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.
‘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.
Steve Braunias: Liz Gunn, free at last
Steve Braunias congratulates the judiciary in admitting the law is an ass.
Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.