New ZealandHIV rapist taxi driver loses appealAn HIV-positive taxi driver who was jailed last year for raping an 18-year-old passenger has had his appeal against conviction rejected.05 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandDHB seeks $28,000 for heroin removal operationA DHB is seeking $28,000 from a student to pay to remove a condom of heroin he swallowed.30 Jun 10:55 PM
BDBDSmall Business'Don't panic' over latest tax decision says IRDIRD is moving to dampen fears that thousands of small business owners' tax arrangements could fall foul of tax avoidance rules.11 Jun 01:00 AM
TaxIncome tax case puts spotlight on professionalsA court decision could allow the IRD to prosecute professionals using company structures to avoid high personal income tax rates.08 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan convicted of murder seeks retrialThe man convicted of the 2008 rape and murder of Christchurch schoolgirl Marie Davis says it could not be proved he murdered her.25 May 06:25 AM
WorldMelbourne mum guilty of killing sonsA jury takes around four hours to find Donna Fitchett guilty of drugging and then strangling or suffocating her two sons in September 2005.18 May 07:46 AM
New ZealandRetrial ordered for HIV child murder accusedGeorge Gwaze will again stand trial for the murder of his 10 year-old niece after the Crown successfully won an appeal in the Supreme Court today.17 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandJudge's choice: Resign or face investigationSupreme Court judge Bill Wilson has effectively been given a few days to decide to resign before a panel is appointed to investigate his conduct.07 May 04:00 PM