New ZealandHow mosque gunman's shock guilty plea unfoldedNo victims or survivors knew the gunman was going to plead guilty today.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Court to continue during lockdown if 'liberty' affectedThe wheels of justice will continue to turn during the lockdown - at least in part.25 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandThree men charged with Auckland murders appear in courtIt was an unusual hearing in the High Court today as justice continues in lockdown.24 Mar 10:50 PM
PoliticsCoronavirus: Chief Coroner prepared for the worstDoctors are encouraged to issue a cause of death certificate in fatal Covid-19 cases.23 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Supreme Court and many other courts to close doorsA halt to proceedings in several courts has been announced by the country's Chief Justice.23 Mar 07:04 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Lawyers seek answers on whether courts continue in lockdown"We know you are all anxious following the Prime Minister's announcement today."23 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: A sick juror but judge refused to stop trialLawyer argued jurors would "rush to justice" to escape the confines of their close spaces.22 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandCourts to stay openChief Justice says the courts will stay open whatever the alert level.22 Mar 06:11 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Which high-profile jury trials are postponed by the pandemic?Several big trials will now be postponed because of the health crisis.18 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandEight new coronavirus cases: PM says don't panic, be preparedThe new cases are in Christchurch, Waikato, Invercargill and Auckland.18 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandLawyer slams courts: 'absurd' to continue as normalDefence lawyer Mike Antunovic is concerned for vulnerable court staff.17 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandCourts assessing options in case of Coronavirus outbreaksCourts are looking at options, including remote hearings.15 Mar 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAndrew Little to judges: Get tough on divorce property delaysComments come after a series of drawn-out matrimonial legal battles.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Jarrod Gilbert: An important truth about our gangsA police officer recognises a truth about our gangs. Applaud her, writes Jarrod Gilbert.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A lovely guy who will be deeply missed': Auckland judge mourned'Ronayne will be remembered as a very kind, balanced and fair judge'.08 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland District Court judge dies suddenlyAuckland District Court judge's death referred to the Coroner.08 Jan 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case confession: 'I've done something really bad'The Herald has uncovered new evidence in the cold case murder of Jennifer Beard.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStressful time of year: Assault cases rise during holiday seasonChristmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.25 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandGovt makes drug court permanent in justice shake-upBut National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.11 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Sad case': Dad taking 'matters into own hands' backfires in child abduction battle"Missing" girl in custody fight should have been sent home years ago, will now stay in NZ.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely tragic': Little girl died on first birthday after falling from fortCoroner warns parents to supervise children's play after toddler's playground death.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle: Breach of suppression orders in NZ will be punishedKiwis who shared the name of Grace's killer via social media could face legal action.24 Nov 08:26 PM
New Zealand'No justice for Karlos': Crown solicitor reacts after murder trial abortedLegal experts give their reaction to the murder trial's early end.14 Nov 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgroundsNZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother building closes following Stats House partial collapseLevin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.11 Nov 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccess denied: Thousands self-represent in court due to costFigures released by the Ministry of Justice show the size of the worrying trend.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccused drug lord extradited from Venezuela over NZ cocaine ringHe was arrested in South America after Interpol issued a global wanted notice.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnresolved: Kiwi victims of sexual violence deserve betterVictims of reported sexual violence to police deserve better, writes Kirsty Johnston.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-thirds of sexual violence reported to police fail to reach courtOnly 6 per cent of sexual offending reported to police ends in jail, official figures say.31 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was a crime factory': Career criminal Arthur Taylor on being in state careArthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing28 Oct 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer top justice official's warning about jailhouse informantsFormer top Canadian justice official warns about causes of wrongful convictions.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dicked around:' Govt slams National as anti-terror bill negotiations continueIt's unclear if National will support the bill and negotiations are continuing.21 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandInquest into 2009 death of Spanish tourists to be reopenedThe couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandTailor-made law to prevent return of terrorists to NZThe law would directly impact Kiwi Jihadi Mark Taylor, who had been imprisoned in Syria.16 Oct 12:06 AM
