Politics'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress schemeSurvivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'. 04 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandHong Kong man ordered to leave NZ after breaking cat's bones while toilet training, showering itThe cat had a list of injuries and needed to be euthanised. 04 May 03:00 AM
WorldHusband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.02 May 11:02 AM
New ZealandBus driver stood down after alleged assault leads to deathPolice say the two men had previously interacted with each other.02 May 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-complianceBusiness under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper02 May 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on saleThe Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.01 May 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licenceFamily of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'. 01 May 07:01 PM
CrimeBattered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his homePier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.01 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stopA 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.01 May 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIs there method to Govt's madness, helping ANZ and ASB in court?Lawyer supports law change to avoid "draconian consequences" for lenders.01 May 01:38 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
BusinessWorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killedTragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.30 Apr 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnd justice for all? Why Goldsmith says access is ‘imperfect’, and what to do about itGoldsmith: 'I'd love to have lots of money to throw around, but I don't.'30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrageThe council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.29 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandWoman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expertThe money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frankly despicable': Judge condemns vigilante actionsPatrick Moloney, 19, admitted to assault and harmful communication charges.29 Apr 02:33 AM
New ZealandBusinessman accused of siphoning company of $111k, buying weed killer and Hush Puppies shoesThe 73-year-old claims he hasn't committed a crime, and it was a poorly governed company.28 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMan used fake passport to swindle nearly $1m in Covid wage subsidy fraudThe case is believed to be the largest scam of its kind.28 Apr 05:30 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandAnzac day 2025: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surchargeMost businesses cannot open until 1pm on Anzac Day.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisgraced ex-Tipene Funerals worker’s bid for freedom deniedFiona Bakulich will remain in prison ahead of her sentence appeal.24 Apr 05:18 AM
PoliticsAct ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.24 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycareA man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.23 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandHow a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.23 Apr 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer mayor claims accounting error for company bill paymentsAldo Miccio says $32,000 has been repaid.22 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justiceOPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal fieldStereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?22 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeCustoms fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposedOperation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.22 Apr 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal risks soar as AI enters the courtroomAI tools risk breaching privacy by using sensitive, suppressed information.20 Apr 12:00 AM
