Latest from NZ Court of Appeal

Ross investor fights for secrecy

The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the case of an investor in the Ross Asset Ponzi scheme, who wants to keep his name a secret.

Ross investor tries to keep name secret

An investor who got nearly $1m from David Ross' Ponzi scheme is fighting to keep name secrecy.

Lundy appeal focusing on scientific evidence

Mark Lundy’s appeal focuses on scientific evidence which he says was too technical for a jury to understand.

Dodgy mechanic loses appeal

A mechanic who charged a client for fictitious repairs on his car has had his appeal against his sentence dismissed.

Fire Service win legal battle against insurance brokers

The Fire Service has won its latest case in a string of legal battles against insurance brokers taking advantage of loopholes around fire levy policies.

Appeal lodged over 'Planet Key' ruling

The Electoral Commission has lodged an appeal over the ruling that the satirical Planet Key song and video during last year’s election had not breached electoral laws.

No appeal for teacher charged with abuse

A Northland teacher convicted of sexually abusing two girls and physically abusing six children placed in his care by Child Youth and Family has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.

Court of Appeal: Bankrupts' KiwiSaver off limits for creditors, Official Assignee

Universities hit by increase in copyright licences

'Men's rights activist' loses third bid for appeal over train assault

Supreme Court reserves 'Black Widow' appeal decision

'Black Widow' appeal to be heard in Supreme Court

Principal skips conviction for pupil slap

A principal at a private West Auckland school who admitted slapping a 14-year-old boy with the back of his hand has avoided conviction.

Accountant stole $80k from life-saving club, elderly mother

Banks faces retrial over electoral return

Former Act Party leader John Banks will face a retrial for filing a false electoral return, Solicitor-General Mike Heron, QC, has confirmed.

$15,000 for Black Widow film project

A film project dramatising the "Black Widow" murder case of Helen Milner, who poisoned her husband, has received taxpayer funding.

Dealer's wife wins half of family home

The wife of a convicted drug dealer has won a victory in court over the sale of a family home.

Wives lose in Bethell family battle

An ex-wife and a widow who teamed up against their sister-in-law have lost the latest court battle in a dispute over a prized piece of coastal land.