New ZealandCrown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegationsProbe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.04 May 07:40 PM
New Zealand'I just made a very bad choice': Drug dealer appeals for shorter sentenceA convicted drug dealer has been rewarded for his rehabilitation efforts in Otago.03 May 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punchVilliome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Restore Passenger Rail protesters back in courtAnother five people have been charged with blocking a Wellington road.01 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandLawyer accused of borrowing $50,000 from client on day of divorce settlementA woman complained to the Law Society that her lawyer allegedly borrowed $50,000 from her.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi climate protester gets three years in UK prison40-year-old Morgan Trowland, from Ashburton, scaled a busy London motorway bridge.28 Apr 03:54 AM
New ZealandRare charge dismissed despite evidence fraudster lied under oathA King's Counsel says the convicted fraudster has paid a "heavy price" for his crimes.27 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran’s copyright-infringement accuser collapses outside courtroomAn update on the heiress' condition has not yet been released.27 Apr 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudge rules child should visit killer dad behind bars every monthFamily Court finds prison visits to convicted murderer in child’s best interests.26 Apr 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jailThe man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandYouth leader turned 'kingpin' drew family into meth ring, court hearsHe grew up with a good family who gave him "every advantage".26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrestedThe raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.25 Apr 03:45 AM
EntertainmentRapper charged with indecent exposure on planeDesiigner - known for his hit Panda - has checked himself into a mental health facility.24 Apr 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Sitting duck': Chaplain at top Auckland school reinstated after child sex abuse case droppedThe accuser is a convicted criminal serving more than 10 years in jail on drugs charges.23 Apr 07:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I should sue you': Leo Molloy hits out after US company wrongly suspects him of involvement in child sex assault caseOutspoken Auckland businessman Leo Molloy was one of three Kiwis wrongly approached.22 Apr 08:01 AM
CrimeMan found with record meth haul blames Bali bombings for drug offendingThe dealer was found with 443g of meth and $350,000.22 Apr 04:08 AM
New ZealandFamily, friends and coward punch victim in ‘disbelief’ of Wynton King verdict"So he hits me and goes back to life, but mine is changed forever," was King's reaction.21 Apr 06:50 AM
New ZealandSki field operator pleads guilty to fatal mountain bus crashAuckland schoolgirl Hannah Francis died after an RAL-operated bus crashed near Tūroa.21 Apr 05:54 AM
EntertainmentCase dismissed: Alec Baldwin speaks outThe Hollywood star has taken to Instagram with a brief statement following the news.21 Apr 02:56 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Government changes court rules for sexual assault victims'Part of our drive to make the justice system fairer for victims' - Kiri Allan21 Apr 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBig decline in 501 deportations as 'significant' announcement expectedPM Chris Hipkins travels to Australia tomorrow, new policy on citizenship issues imminent.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCase closed: Coroner says no need for inquest in case of schizophrenic man who fatally stabbed parentsNo inquest over Epsom double stabbing - Coroner says case closed by criminal court.20 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandNo inquest: Almost nine years after WINZ shooting murders Coroner closes final chapterCoroner outlines improvements made by MSD after 2014 WINZ office murders.20 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at workThe worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.19 Apr 06:31 AM
CrimeJailed for neglect death: Man fights 'inhumane' deportation to CanadaEna Lai Dung, 76, died in a pool of her own urine and faeces, weighing just 29kg.19 Apr 05:10 AM
CrimeShoe fetishist who 'stalked', attacked three women loses appeal; says immigration status at riskLi Yicheng was sentenced to community work but argued for discharge without conviction.19 Apr 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Too exposed': Michael Hill forced to close its most ram-raided storeThe store was one of the first three to open, traded from that location for four decades.18 Apr 11:59 PM
KahuMarae gets people behind the wheel, legallyLicence to drive means a licence to work for Māori.18 Apr 09:27 PM
New ZealandThe tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penaltiesWhangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer tried to blackmail client’s ex-wife into divorce settlementLawyer threatened to make complaint to Immigration NZ to force client's ex into settling.17 Apr 07:20 AM
KahuTwo new wāhine judges add kaupapa Māori to the benchTwo wāhine Māori judges sworn on at marae in front of peers and whānau.16 Apr 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
WorldTrump answers questions for seven hours in New York fraud lawsuitThe former president's attorney says he was "not only willing but also eager to testify".14 Apr 04:53 AM
