BDBDBusinessCapital + Merchant receivers settle with Perpetual TrustIt's understood there has been a settlement of a compensation claim brought by the receivers of collapsed finance company Capital + Merchant.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandAppeal thrown out in burned-alive murderTwo men found guilty of burning another man alive for his life savings have had their appeal thrown out by the Supreme Court. Shivneel 08 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandCTV Building design firm boss allowed appealThe boss of the design firm boss behind the CTV Building, which collapsed in Christchurch's February 2011 earthquake killing 115 people27 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandGirl facing deportation after mum's lieA Kiwi child faces deportation after her mother hid the fact she had a partner and child in China when she applied for residence.20 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandAppeal date set for WINZ shooter TullyThe Court of Appeal has confirmed a hearing date next year for Work and Income double-killer Russell John Tully.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandFather chased for Bible case costsA father who lost a battle against Bible teaching in his daughter's school now says the school is pursuing him for costs.13 Oct 08:07 PM
New ZealandMore questions over Ruataniwha DamAs well as the future of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme, a question mark now hangs over its value to date. Despite new Hawke's 13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAffco staff to seek remedy after winAbout 100 seasonal workers at Moerewa's Affco freezing works who had terms of their employment contract altered will seek tens of 12 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandProperty developer loses tax appealA property developer's claims of an unfair tax trial have been thrown out by appeal judges.10 Oct 02:59 AM
BusinessDaughter wins fight over $400m empireThe Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier decision in a fight between siblings over philanthropist Hugh Green's estate.09 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandWife killer out on paroleThe Canterbury man who cheated on his wife and was jailed for burning her to death in her car is out on parole.08 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandConnor Morris killer appeal adjournedThe man found guilty of murdering Connor Morris with a sickle during a violent west Auckland street brawl is still waiting to have his appeal heard.07 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandCourt of Appeal upholds decision against AffcoA decision by the Employment Court that Affco NZ unlawfully locked out seasonal meatworkers has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. The 05 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandCook Islands' PM's nephew loses appealA nephew of the Cook Islands' PM has lost appeals against his conviction and sentence for trawling malls for young women and filming up their skirts.29 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandCorrections win appeal over sex offenderCorrections has won a last-minute appeal to extend its supervision of a child sex offender.28 Sep 05:01 AM
New ZealandNRC rates for Kaipara unlawfully set or assessed, High Court rulesMangawhai ratepayers have secured a partial victory in the High Court which ruled the Northland Regional Council rates for Kaipara 19 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeKidnapping and blackmail convictions upheldA woman's kidnapping and blackmail convictions for forcing a man to empty his bank account at an ATM have been uphled by the Supreme Court.06 Sep 12:42 AM
BDBDBusinessVan Heeren Appeal Court bid failsThe bid to overturn a ruling that he pay US$25 million to former business partner Michael Kidd has failed.19 Aug 04:29 AM
EnergyBusinesses in limbo after tax rulingTrustpower may now have to pay nearly $15 million in tax and interest after losing a Supreme Court appeal.26 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandMum's $200k payout for care of son'We feel the doors have finally been flung wide open for other intellectually disabled people and their parents,' says mother after winning court battle against Government.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJudge publicly apologises to Banks' wifeA High Court judge has made a public apology to John Banks' wife after questioning her credibility as a witness.07 Jul 01:18 AM
New ZealandRapist could stay in jail for lifeA man with a history of rape has failed in his last-ditch attempt to overturn an indefinite prison sentence. In a judgment released 05 Jul 11:24 PM
BusinessBusinessman fights order to pay ex $5.5mThe man has been given the chance to appeal the order provided he pays all outstanding legal costs to his ex and $524,000 to the court by August 12.29 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandCare workers await Court of Appeal decision over 'subsidy' payMore than 30,000 respite care workers are keenly awaiting one of New Zealand's highest courts to decide if they are worth more than $3 an hour.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment fights workers seeking minimum wageCarers take on Government in court appeal for a minimum wage.22 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeina Pora payout: $2m not enoughCompensation of $2 million would be a slap in the face for Teina Pora, says a leading New Zealand law expert.15 Jun 01:29 AM
BDBDBusinessVan Heeren, Kidd dispute hits Appeal CourtThe case between Alex van Heeren and Michael Kidd has reached a new round of appeals.10 Apr 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Maori board hops over the lawIt's rare for politicians to admit their mistakes. Particularly one as recent as Auckland Council's unelected Maori Statutory Board, writes Brian Rudman.05 Nov 08:13 PM
Employment$8m divorce: Fresh bid to keep cashBusinessman Michael Thompson argues he should be able to keep more than half of an $8 million payment the Supreme Court says is relationship property.28 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessDaimler loses trademark fightThe luxury car maker lost a bid to prevent a Chinese firm from using what it perceives to be a similar logo.08 Sep 12:24 AM
BDBDSharesCase to send Dotcom's devices to US continuesThe case is playing out in the Court of Appeal with the Crown arguing for the release of cloned devices and passwords.09 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandJudge sentencing: 'Your mouth is filthy'A rural man with a "mouth like an open sewer" who terrorised his neighbours has made an unsuccessful bid to avoid doing community work because it was too onerous.28 Jun 05:09 AM
CrimeMore Ross investors could face claimsAn investor in the David Ross ponzi scheme - who has been named for the first time - has been ordered to pay back $454,000 of fictitious profits in a clawback test case.23 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandWarring neighbours: Sentence appealedA man with a mouth "like an open sewer" who drove his neighbours off their rural block says he spends too much time driving to do community work.09 Jun 03:08 AM
