World'Very necessary': Taliban vows to bring back executions, warns world of interferingPunishments like executions and amputations of hands to return under Taliban rule.23 Sep 07:22 PM
KahuPākehā granted name suppression three times as often as MāoriAuckland couple who breached lockdown to go to Wānaka throws spotlight on suppression.15 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'They are forced:' Churches at odds on conversion therapyConversion therapy involves attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.15 Sep 04:06 AM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandPrisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole BoardRehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.10 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandNew 'Corrections-made currency' causing chaos in NZ prisonsIf the nicotine lozenges aren't handed over, prisoners are threatened or even attacked.09 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandJustice survey: Cybercrime and sex attack victims reluctant to involve policeMore assaults are being reported to police but vehicle crime leads the way.05 Aug 09:27 PM
New Zealand'14 months living in limbo': Call for protection order lost in delaysThe court didn't tell a Wellington woman her hearing date had been set.03 Aug 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTrust trouble: Hiding property, assets from the ex will get harder - what to watch forMisusing a trust to hide relationship property from a spouse is likely to become harder.02 Aug 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTrust busting: Is it the beginning of the end for hiding relationship property?Trusts used to hide relationship property are under attack and may be losing their power.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set upJudith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.30 Jul 06:00 AM
OpinionGraham Adams: Kris Faafoi allergic to discuss proposals for hate-speech lawsOPINION: The Minister of Justice appears to have gone into hiding, says the writer.26 Jul 05:19 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never ownedLorraine says her driver's licence was used in a case of stolen identity, to her horror.23 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandHate speech law: 'Silence' by minister has allowed misinformationMinister Kris Faafoi has repeatedly turned down interviews to explain 'misinformation.'22 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandNo work under way to expunge historic sex work convictionsPeople complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.13 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75mCentral Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I think it's time to move on': Chief coroner in charge of Whakaari/White Island and Christchurch terror attacks resignsShe was in charge of investigating many of New Zealand's high-profile coronial deaths.08 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Ardern gets it wrong on hate speech proposalOPINION: The PM got one thing right in her interview this morning on hate laws.28 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship propertyHidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurorsIt is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.24 Jun 10:19 PM
New Zealand99 per cent: Alleged offenders twice as likely to plead guilty in custody99 per cent of those held in custody have pleaded guilty over the past five years.17 Jun 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSocial media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crimeTop criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't assume ethnicity': Ministry hits back at critics over racism job adCritics mocked the advert - but the ministry says they have got it all wrong.15 Jun 11:42 PM
New ZealandToo trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for helpBurglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTiana Epati: Te Ao Mārama brings rays of hope to justice systemOpinion: New court model Te Ao Mārama literally means "the world of light".24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the BayThe impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault chargesThe man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.20 May 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Revenge porn' victims struggling for help from ACC, justice systemACC doesn't help with mental fallout due to abuse, though the organisation is supposed to18 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandStood down: North Island police officer off duty after court appearanceThe man will next appear at Hamilton District Court on May 31.17 May 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sweet payouts': Court interpreter shocked at peers' huge pay ratesShe's interpreted some shocking criminal cases but never gets emotional.05 May 09:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gravy train': Court interpreters threaten to bring hearings to standstillSome court interpreters are earning money akin to top criminal lawyers.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial reviewThe mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.14 Apr 10:42 PM
New Zealand'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' statsRape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.07 Apr 05:00 AM