PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKaikohe lawyer and law firm the highest legal aid earners in NorthlandCovid blamed for a decrease in legal aid payments to Northland lawyers.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, finesCompany got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.29 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandFamily of woman who took her own life speak out after hospital 'failures''They failed to keep Samara safe.'23 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandCharges for sexual offending by youths jumps 26 per centThe most detailed picture of crime committed during 2022 shows youth offending rising.21 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandBongs, meth and fireworks: The bizarre list of courthouse confiscationsThere was a 22 per cent rise of prohibited items over 2022.18 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandSpending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobesThere was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccess to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."09 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under reviewTauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focusTauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendantsThree handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.27 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics501 legal bombshell: Justice Minister, PM respondA High Court judge has questioned the Government’s authority to impose special conditions.21 Dec 12:55 AM
New Zealand‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearingJudge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.10 Dec 01:33 AM
New Zealand14,000 coronial files blocked: Ministry of Justice confirms cyber attackThe ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.06 Dec 04:04 AM
KahuInquest opens into shearing identity's deathThe whānau of former top shearer Koro Mullins wants answers on his death28 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coronerProposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.16 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandShopkeepers frustrated at Hipkins' 'crime emergency' responseCrime not being reported because of loss of faith in system, group says.07 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandJustice Minister doubles down on famous people using name suppressionJustice Minister to look at whether or not name suppression rules are fit for purpose.30 Oct 07:52 PM
New Zealand'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial systemThe mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system.05 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandBusinessman could be stripped of JP warrant after damning court finding"It was quite literally a 'cover-up'."03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSovereign citizen defence 'mumbo jumbo' and abuse of court process - judgeHigh Court judge lampoons man's claims in new judgment.20 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandPrisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compoA prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.12 Sep 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs XSilks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.09 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandYou be the judge: Complaints leap 45 per cent since 2017'Corrupt, biased, incompetent, or drunk' - the public have their say on judges.08 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furoreRecruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.19 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandDeath on the mountain: 'Different decisions and she may have survived'"If any of those critical decisions had been different, Tracey may have survived."17 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay upDavid Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.05 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandInmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficultiesStaff tried to save man who died in his cell.31 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findingsVaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.21 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandFour minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judgeThe lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'14 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation serviceLetele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandValue of 'priceless' carving becomes an issueItems of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.21 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan says National's 'soft-on-crime' rhetoric is 'abhorrent'It comes as National says repealing Three Strikes shows Labour is 'soft on crime'.20 Jun 12:34 AM
