Kahu'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against MāoriForce was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.26 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks sentencing: 'This is a day for justice that we have long been waiting for'The sentencing of the convicted mass killer begins in Christchurch today.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuicide numbers lowest in 3 years, Coroner slams rumours about spike during lockdownThere were 31 fewer deaths in the year to June.20 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandCoroner delays: Six-year wait for grieving family closureThere is a backlog of grieving families waiting for coroner reports, despite hired relief.19 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandMosque gunman's sentencing: Number of victims who can attend halvedMore details released about the upcoming sentencing of the Christchurch mosque attacker.18 Aug 05:02 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Mosque shooter's sentencing going ahead - for nowOverseas-based victims already arriving in NZ to witness justice.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chief Justice orders halt to all jury trialsJurors summonsed to attend, or are serving on Auckland trials are excused from attendance.11 Aug 08:13 PM
New ZealandGrieving family appeals to Andrew Little for WorkSafe inquiryWorkSafe has come under fire for the way it handles prosecution of trucking companies.27 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandFatigued truck driver: Parents left 'angry, sad' after two children killed in collisionOver two years since the crash claimed two young boys' lives, their parents want justice.26 Jul 07:35 PM
KahuChildren's care or protection: Calls for radical changes to be made to Family CourtMāori children represent 68 per cent of all children in state care in New Zealand.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKirsty JohnstonOpinion: Stop using rape victims as your political footballPlaying games with the lives of rape victims should be a step too far for any party.23 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandGreen MP fires shot at NZ First over courtroom changes for rape trials'I cannot express how disappointing and strange it is' - Jan Logie on NZ First.22 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Courts clogged with lockdown chargesBacklog of criminal charges over restriction breaches during alert levels 2, 3 and 4.21 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandMosque attack: Dozens apply for special exception to attend gunman's sentencingVictim Support is helping survivors and family members get to NZ.20 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandMosque attack: Coronial inquiry on holdChief coroner yet to decide whether inquest will be held.16 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland District Court working to improve efficiencyBig changes are under way at the Auckland District Court.14 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Taxpayers' legal bill for Christchurch terroristDetails of the legal work and some of the taxpayer costs for the case have been released.13 Jul 05:00 AM
Small BusinessCommercial tenants feeling 'abandoned' by GovtSome commercial businesses are still struggling to pay rent for properties they can't use.12 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandMosque shooting: Border exceptions for victimsGunman will be sentenced in Christchurch next month.10 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandPandemic puts pressure on court system, causing backlogLawyers say defendants are now waiting longer for their day in court.05 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandMosque killer's sentencing date revealed, could last three daysJudge confirms date despite ongoing Covid-19 border uncertainty.02 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandMental health care staff cleared of wrongdoing in patient's suicideSamuel Fischer died while at a Capital and Coast DHB secure mental health unit in 2015.29 Jun 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuPolice give wrong information over Māori discretion ratesFormer Police Commissioner Mike Bush said it in a select committee, only it was not true.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHanging by a thread - two strands of hair at centre of Sounds MurdersThe DNA in two strands of hair crucial to Scott Watson's bid for a second appeal.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds murders: Scott Watson granted new appealThe murder convictions of Scott Watson have long divided Kiwis.26 Jun 05:00 PM
NZ BreakersFormer Breakers player Glen Rice Jr left for Texas despite facing assault chargeA 198cm-tall American basketball player was missing from a court today.25 Jun 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Inexcusable': Father awarded $175,000 after failed manslaughter prosecutionJustice Gwyn found there was a significant failure by the Crown in providing disclosure.23 Jun 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourtroom overhaul: A fair go for rape complainants or a pathway to miscarriages of justice?Supporters say proposals are much needed but opponents say they would jail the innocent.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriving conviction quashed after 13 lawyers didn't answer the phoneNone of the 13 lawyers called answered.23 Jun 08:24 AM
New Zealand'Sleepless nights, nightmares, trauma' as coronial process drags onA grieving family has waited for a coronal inquest into son's suicide for seven years.21 Jun 08:57 PM
InvestmentDisgraced agent used Hindu 'jyotishee' to help sell homeAn agent claimed using numerology to sell a home would bring good luck. He was wrong.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Jury trials to return in August, says Chief JusticeJustice system will look to use lockdown learnings and innovations to improve process.09 Jun 01:53 AM
New ZealandOperation Ark: Nearly $14m of assets forfeited by drug ring over 10 yearsFinal ruling totals $13.8m in seized assets nearly 10 years after first arrest.28 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandRapist claims guilty verdict was 'unreasonable'Man convicted of raping teen unsuccessfully argues the verdict was unreasonable.18 May 07:15 AM
