New ZealandWhy professor who indecently assaulted 82yo got home detentionGrant Hannis was sentenced for indecently assaulting an 82yo victim at her rest home.28 Jan 07:05 AM
New ZealandWinz killer appeals convictionRussell John Tully will argue his case at Court of Appeal in March.23 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandLaw reform call after victim ordered to pay sex abuserMariya Taylor's abuser also received $75,000 in legal aid for the court case.22 Jan 04:58 AM
New ZealandRape victim tells court of self-harm incidentMan at the centre of the charges had met the women through a church.17 Jan 03:44 AM
EnvironmentSeabed mining fight to continueLegal battle to mine ironsand will stretch into 201924 Dec 04:22 AM
KahuThe police, the cocaine bust and the racism rowThis summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe accountant: Why 'Mr X' has name suppressionMr X has enjoyed name suppression since late 2016 - he will now have it for life.21 Dec 05:24 AM
PoliticsLundy asks Supreme Court to review caseIt is the latest legal step in the long-running double murder saga.21 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandNorthland backpacker owner's prison term reducedMichael Harris drugged, indecently assaulted and filmed his guests at a Northland lodge.21 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandSolo mum denied bail after sexually exploiting teenMonika Kelly was operating an illegal prostitution service using the 14-year-old girl.20 Dec 03:15 AM
BusinessDotcom extradition case going to Supreme CourtThe internet entrepreneur is battling extradition to the United States.20 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandJail term increased for mother who sold daughter for sexShe forced her daughter to have sex for money with a man on her 15th birthday.19 Dec 12:05 AM
New ZealandHouse party rapists' jail terms reduced on appealAppeal judges find rapists' youth should've got them more time off18 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandCourt of Appeal dismisses man's mouthwash drink driving excusePaul Blair says he applied the mouthwash "liberally" to his mouth 45 minutes beforehand.18 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandBan on prisoner voting was lawful, court saysThere was no error in law when a ban on prisoner voting was made.14 Dec 01:55 AM
BusinessJames Hardie loses bid to stop $250m cladding actionMore than 1000 home and retirement village owners can continue their cladding action.12 Dec 11:33 PM
New Zealand'One punch' punishments a balancing actA one punch offender's punishment can go higher depending on their intent.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland teen's murder accused revealedDemetrius Pairama's body was found in a vacant Housing New Zealand property in July.05 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandGroping Auckland gym instructor sees prison sentence quashedKeiron Moore's behaviour was described as "predatory".04 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandFight to save 'sheep-killer' dog's life goes to Court of AppealThe fight to save Biggie after he attacked a sheep has gone to one of the highest courts.04 Dec 02:47 AM
BusinessCourt appoints barrister to aid banned finance directorBanned broker Xiaolan Xiao wants the Court of Appeal to hear his case.03 Dec 03:14 AM
BusinessWellington's Council 350-home project knocked back after community group court room victoryWellington City Council's plans to develop Shelly Bay has been hit a major blow.02 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandSex worker killer loses appealAppeal judges reject Sainey Marong's claims of insanity.28 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandPM tells NZDF to halt court costs claim against victimRobert Roper's offending occurred between 1976 and 1988 when he was with the Air Force.23 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandCrimson Consulting: The court file they didn't want you to seeDocuments have been released in the long-running Crimson Consulting court case.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald wins court fight to name man who robbed car crash victimA District Court judge "failed" to take into account relevant factors in the case: ruling.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCleaner who beat boss to death wants conviction quashedAppeal says there was a miscarriage of justice as Merritt's autism not raised with jury.16 Nov 07:17 PM
New ZealandAir Force spy re-sentenced for stealing sensitive materialRichard Graham stole sensitive material while stationed at an Auckland military base.14 Nov 02:02 AM
New ZealandPreventive detention for kidnapping quashedMark Franklin's sentence for kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend overturned.14 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Ban on prisoner voting inconsistent with Bill of RightsPrisoner and "jailhouse lawyer" Arthur Taylor was behind the legal challenge.08 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandMangawhai rates rebels lose second appealThe Court of Appeal has ruled the Mangawhai residents were not allowed to withhold rates.08 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandKarel Sroubek saga: Drug smuggler's links to covert police opSmuggler in contact with chemist and the poison pen who threatened to spike baby formula.05 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandMan who smothered daughter with pillow to be freedPhilip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandKarel Sroubek went back to Czech Republic twice despite fears for lifeHigh Court judge gave passport to Karel Sroubek to travel home, twice, while on bail.01 Nov 02:55 AM
