New ZealandGrace Millane murder trial begins today: The key people and what to expectEverything you need to know about the trial for the man accused of murdering Grace Millane03 Nov 04:45 PM
New ZealandFacebook trawl of 'renegade' councillors: Review imminentReview will determine why staff did it and what steps should be taken if it happens again.19 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council house raid goes too far, says judgeMike Lee has called the case a 'disproportionate abuse of power' by council.17 Oct 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLaw firms: Ultimate survivors bar noneCOMMENT: They outlast economic downturns and — for some — scandals, so what's the secret?22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJustin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."27 Aug 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThey were abused as children. Did they then suffer legal hurdles?Crown and its lawyers to face scrutiny of historic claim settlement strategies.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldExplosive abuse allegation files set to be revealed167 documents totalling more than 2000 pages are about to be unsealed and made public.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Long, sorry saga of justice delayedCOMMENT: Litigation between former partners drags on after more than 20 years.02 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandHurt by a rugby ball? Legal action unlikely to succeed in NZLawsuit against Ireland Rugby Football Union over rogue ball unlikely to succeed here.30 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandGroup that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costsThe court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.29 Jul 02:58 AM
LifestyleEnd of the 50-50 split? Govt eyes big divorce law shakeupPartners should also share income for a period after a breakup, Law Commission says.23 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere launches legal action against Auckland councilJohn Tamihere says there would no conflict or conundrums with the action if he was Mayor.22 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandCameron Slater ordered to testify in defamation caseFormer blogger Cameron Slater ordered to answer questions or prove he's too sick to do so.17 Jul 02:52 AM
KahuIwi leader suing Government over climate change 'failure'Māori have been identified as among the country's most vulnerable to climate change.16 Jul 05:24 AM
BusinessCarter Holt defective cladding case to proceedJudge says it is time to proceed on defective cladding case.11 Jul 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive interview: The embassy man and hidden toilet camFormer military man - supported by his partner - claims he is the victim.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in AucklandThe weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.04 Jun 07:33 AM
New ZealandEminem's company loses Supreme Court bid in National Party copyright caseThe Supreme Court says it won't take the case.14 May 03:51 AM
KahuShelly Bay developer takes on Sir Peter JacksonA group within local iwi has become an incorporated society as it prepares for litigation.30 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ insurers quibbles bog down dozensThe owner of a $20m beachfront home destroyed by fire wants to help others.05 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: The trials of Eric WatsonCourtroom defeats have left the high-flying businessman facing huge demands for payment.22 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMainzeal case shows value of litigation funding - LPFLitigation funding occurs when a third party finances a court case.28 Feb 08:28 PM
OpinionDoting dad and tender lover: Malcolm Rewa's defenceCOMMENT: Crowd gathers in public gallery for Rewa's four hours in the witness box.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Is this a quake?': Homes 'cracking' in motorway workTwenty-five home owners considering a class action over alleged roadworks damage to homes.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLizzie MarvellyRoast Buster interview only about ratingsCOMMENT: Newshub offered NZ the chance to a question no one was asking in the first place.25 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessAt risk? Lord of the Rings' TV show execs meet Govt during studio space squeezeThe high-level meeting comes at a time when studio space is in high demand.22 Dec 09:35 PM
SharesWind-up of CBLI now looks inevitableOpposition to application to liquidate is understood to have been withdrawn.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolcanic cone rules off to courtThe maunga authority wants the more restrictive viewshaft rules to take priority.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFalse rape claim: Teen serves 10 yearsWhy was teen boy in prison for nearly 10 years when rape accuser confessed to making up?09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDan Balz: Divisions deepened by battleCOMMENT: A classic philosophical confrontation between left and right.07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFallout: Division to be felt at pollsJudge Brett Kavanaugh fallout is set to influence the midterm elections.07 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHow they did it: Republicans' campaign to save KavanaughThe rescue campaign was as bold as the Democratic effort to stop Kavanaugh.07 Oct 08:02 AM
Business ReportsLess bureaucracy, more flexibility"Shocking slow, unresponsive and they can't get it right!"02 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessFormer PM in High CourtJenny Shipley in court for high-profile case against Mainzeal's former directors.17 Sep 12:46 AM
