New ZealandMore than 400 people convicted for breaching Covid-19 restrictionsOf those convicted, almost 20 per cent were sentenced to imprisonment.05 Apr 01:40 AM
New ZealandRape convictions at 10-year low: 'The system is broken'Thirty-one per cent of those charged with rape were convicted in 2020.04 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandRape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.04 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandPair charged with impersonating a police officerPair charged with pretending to be police officers to get someone's mobile phone.31 Mar 11:20 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health seeks innovative ways to deliver abortion servicesMinister says there have already been substantial improvements since decriminalisation.14 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandAxe attack murder trial: Victim was 'praying for him to stop'Victim pleaded with Rydell Martin to stop as he swung an axe at him, witness says.09 Mar 01:53 AM
New Zealand'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brotherRydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.08 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandAxe murder trial: Accused says it was manslaughter not murderRydell Martin is fighting a murder charge after a fatal axe attack two years ago.08 Mar 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDerivatives firm director a 'gun for hire', says FMAPegasus Markets was earlier fined $200,000 for the breaches.03 Mar 04:40 AM
CrimeBankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a dischargeJudge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandConversion therapy banned by early next year, Govt revealsThe Greens claim the move is due to their 150,000-strong petition.22 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJacqui Southey: How law reform could be setting young people up to failOpinion: Demerit points for youth offences proposed along similar lines to driving.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused paroleA man who sexually abused eight girls is trying to appeal his case.13 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 scare: Woman at centre of court lockdown 'hurt and upset' after backlashThe woman was now on leave after comments on social media.06 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdownHamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.06 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandIsolation worker who sparked court lockdown tests negative for Covid - bossThe court house went into lockdown before 10am today.06 Jan 01:44 AM
OpinionSophie Elliott's dad, Gil: Long way to go before victims gain rightful statusOPINION: New Zealand's justice system continues to favour the offender over the victim.27 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandSounds killer kept behind bars: Full reasons revealedScott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Dec 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegrets, yes, but 'I'm not a quitter': Judith Collins on the Nats' year from hellAfter a thrilling year, Judith Collins is writing a thriller over the summer break.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Justice worker dealing meth arrested in carpark'You'll never be able to work in a job like that ever again', judge tells ex-court worker.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow gunman's terror plot, tell-tale signs went undetected; PM, police apologiseRoyal commission of inquiry report into March 15, 2019 attacks finally revealed.08 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNever again: How will NZ prevent future terror attacks?Royal commission report into Christchurch mosque shootings released this afternoon.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJuror's fatal collapse at Manukau District CourtTrial the juror was sitting in had adjourned before they collapsed in the retiring room.07 Dec 05:13 AM
New ZealandWill Govt appoint a dedicated minister for mosque attacks response?Official report into terror attack will be released next week: 5 key things to expect.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - againWatson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".03 Dec 01:30 AM
BusinessBusinessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years agoCraig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.30 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church loses bid to keep abusers secret"Any other outcome would have been outrageous," victims advocate says.25 Nov 11:46 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was a scam': Waikato man's shock at historic fine demandThe Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.25 Nov 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Money grubbing': Justice staff use lockdowns to sting motorist with 11-year-old parking fineKevin Longley got a rude shock when told he had an unpaid ticket more than a decade old.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandInterpreting Christchurch terrorist hearing: Not in my home countryOne person's encounter with humanity in Aotearoa in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVideos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual actsLaken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.17 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandEquestrian says partner 'compelled' her to help him in child sex actsCambridge equestrian Laken Rose is defending 61 charges relating to child sex acts16 Nov 05:00 AM
BusinessFive-year battle: Kim Dotcom in line for new taxpayer payoutEntrepreneur faces extradition to the United States on charges of copyright infringement.10 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandReferendum results: PM explains why she said yes to cannabis reformJacinda Ardern said her vote was a personal vote.31 Oct 04:29 AM
