New ZealandDonors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiserOne person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police MinisterViolent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.29 Jan 08:30 AM
New ZealandJP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppressionOne of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.26 Jan 05:33 AM
New ZealandCourt date set for Kiri Allan's trialShe will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandInvestment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8mPolice seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launchedThe accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASBNearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with themOpinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centreNetsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discoveredBut the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.08 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandPolice look to take fewer people into remand custodyPolice acknowledge there will be more offenders in the community.01 Nov 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Should never have happened': How 3 prisoners caused court evacuation, fire calloutPrisoners go to 'extreme and elaborate lengths to obtain contraband' - Corrections.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler systemThe court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.19 Oct 08:58 PM
PoliticsLabour lays down Budget challenge to NationalLabour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Black mould, loose lights and flooding in NZ courtroomsMinistry of Justice papers released say families are being impacted by poor conditions.27 Sep 03:59 AM
New Zealand‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chestKiller of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.22 Sep 12:13 AM
Education'Too valuable to lose' - ACC cuts funding for programme protecting preschoolers from sexual abuseThe safety course has run for 28 years and taught more than 17,000 children.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnder-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per yearThe cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsCrime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offencesThere's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.19 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandDouble murderer did not have to report intimate relationships, Coroner toldPaul Wilson killed two women 24 years apart.18 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and ActOPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCriminal defendants invited to meeting offering $75 Prezzy cards for attendance"The knowledge shared at the wānanga was invaluable for all those involved."13 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandContractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'08 Sep 01:25 AM
New Zealand'Complex' Community Magistrates' jurisdiction under reviewThe Ministry of Justice says the jurisdiction is 'complex'.06 Sep 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's deathPathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.23 Aug 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How an opportunity for world-best crime reporting was missedJarrod Gilbert on crime reporting.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStuart Nash’s work wives, will Mike Hosking honour his bet and who won Chris of the week?It comes as another National politician struggles with his spelling.19 Aug 05:00 PM
