New ZealandWoman takes own life after being socially-isolated in abusive relationship, Coroner findsLoud argument on night of death was 'final straw'.13 Apr 09:11 PM
New ZealandLynnMall attack: Security fears trumped need for mental health supportThe SIS began describing the man as a terrorist attacker in early 2017.10 Apr 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigatedSuch a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.01 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuburban warfare: Rise of the ram raiders - struggling businesses targeted in brazen attacksWhat are the police doing about ram raids and how can business owners protect themselves?18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive homicides 'absolutely avoidable', a total system failureFive homicides by five mentally-ill people have been the subjects of extensive inquests.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand14 years of torture: Wife's murder at hands of jealous, angry husbandCoroner calls for more awareness of domestic violence after Papatoetoe murder-suicide.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaising the bar: The drive to get more Pasifika people into law schoolPasifika lawyers mistaken for defendants, or told they won't make it through law school.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating cleaning company after graphic postsPolice are investigating a company that has posted graphic pictures of callout scenes13 Mar 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Caught between his two parents': Judge orders 11-year-old to get vaccinated against CovidHis parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleasThe Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.04 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandBehind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judgesNew survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandA glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doorsIt's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse claimants need more support in court - expertsDr Kim McGregor: "If adults need support, children and young people need that even more."28 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandTrials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following partyCourt trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.28 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandManukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.23 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandVictims of coercive relationships likely to normalise behaviour, survey revealsA victims advocate says New Zealanders need help recognising coercive control.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of jurors failing to show up for trials, fears Covid is to blame"We've had a second week with Wellington where it's a concern and it remains a concern."13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So, this is my story. This is how I die': Mall victim's survival, her hero - and why she feels terror attack has been forgottenShe looked into the eyes of Ahamed Samsudeen as he stabbed her, and saw nothing.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contactThe lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.09 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandDefendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for CovidWhangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison02 Feb 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to WellingtonAn 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlightsFight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.27 Jan 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: 10 years of Megaupload, 10 things we learnedThe Herald's David Fisher on a decade of Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload case.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New ZealandEstimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex-assault victim's 'horrible' wait - thousands of trials crippled by CovidMore than 44,000 court proceedings and 400 jury trials have been delayed due to Covid-19.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up finesHow many of us aren't paying our fines?05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinctIssues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.04 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConfiscated: Look what people try to smuggle into courtLook at what people are trying to take into court with them.04 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them where it hurts': Gangs, crime kingpins targeted in new crackdownBid to seize more assets could conflict with Bill of Rights Act, Minister warned.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeCovid-19 disrupts trials, but Chief Justice's Office says 'no backlog'Since August 17 jury trial events in Napier District Court have been disrupted.12 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessLandlords and tenants divided over rent relief billRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ are at odds with the Property Council NZ.27 Oct 05:23 AM
