BusinessCBL fraud accused argues Covid-19 economy increases hardship"Dire economic circumstances" of Covid-19 increase likelihood of hardship, lawyer argues.10 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandThe Govt manager and the spy cam - case reaches Court of AppealThe Court of Appeal has reserved their decision on the case.09 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesSteel & Tube's fine under Fair Trading Act reduced on appealSteel and Tube has had its fine under the Fair Trading Act reduced on appeal.09 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandAppeal denied: Philip Arps loses bid to ease strict prison release conditionsChristchurch white supremacist fails in third appeal over prison release conditions.05 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandThousands of drink-driving convictions on the line in Court of Appeal hearingThe decision may affect tens of thousands of previous cases.21 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandSouth Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appealNearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.20 Oct 12:26 AM
New ZealandAlleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdictThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man19 Oct 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashedRichard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.16 Oct 04:50 AM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away mediaMedia argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.15 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandChristchurch benefit fraudster's appeal deniedLeticia Margaret Drake was convicted of benefit fraud that spanned over 10 years.14 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandWork and Income gunman: Judges retire to consider appeal for shorter sentenceRussell Tully was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 27 years.07 Oct 11:44 PM
Banking and financePeter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fightThe CBL saga continues after the insurance company collapsed with a market value of $747m.29 Sep 04:46 AM
TaxMasala boss remains behind bars for tax evasion and money launderingMoney was sent around the world and laundered through foreign exchange and forex trading.22 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandJonah Lomu's close relative appeals drug conviction and sentenceWoman denies any role in smuggling meth on to Ninety Mile Beach.17 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandLabour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.02 Sep 10:00 PM
CrimeCourt rejects new claim about 2008 Featherston murderAppeal Court says 'new evidence' not credible.02 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandTop Kiwi sports star continues court fight for suppressionDebate continues over whether a prominent Kiwi should be named despite not being charged.01 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandAppeal from beyond the grave: Peter Ellis' case to go before Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has allowed the late former childcare worker to appeal his conviction.01 Sep 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA perfect murder? Did 'junk science' convict an innocent Mark Lundy?Did "junk science" convict an innocent man?28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTaxMasala case: Jailed Auckland restaurant boss appeals sentenceSome $6.5 million in primarily cash sales were concealed.26 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandAccused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal informationMSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.19 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandMurderer Phillip John Smith claims deportation was 'abduction'He claims his life sentence should have been changed to one of 30 years upon deportation.17 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandPrison escapee and sex offender to appeal convictionPhillip John Smith claims police acted unlawfully to return him to New Zealand.17 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandPolice charged with manslaughter appeal suppression decisionThe officers will continue to fight to keep their names secret.03 Aug 01:10 AM
New ZealandBlogger's home detention for 'hate-filled' posts ends after appeal winOne victim was sent a scene from Pulp Fiction, showing a person being shot in the head.31 Jul 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxEric Watson's Cullen Group abandons $112m tax appeal, related party debts revealedThe Cullen Group has abandoned its appeal against a $112 million tax judgment.19 Jul 09:09 PM
BusinessProperty sales remain in Crown hands after accountant's forgeryTwo fraudulent loans totalling $784,000 were secured against several properties.13 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's biggest synthetic drug dealing ring: 'Major player' loses fightMajor network operated out of small Christchurch dairy.08 Jul 11:59 PM
EnvironmentCourt ordered society to pay more than 38k in costsOpua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.03 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHanging by a thread - two strands of hair at centre of Sounds MurdersThe DNA in two strands of hair crucial to Scott Watson's bid for a second appeal.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds murders: Scott Watson granted new appealThe murder convictions of Scott Watson have long divided Kiwis.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandColin Craig v John Stringer defamation bout back onJohn Stringer says it is 'highly likely' Rachel MacGregor will be used as a witness.26 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandScott Watson's father reacts after convicted murderer granted new appealScott Watson granted an appeal to rehear conviction in 20-year-old murder case.26 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandLabour Party summer camp case: Suppressed 'political football' returns to courtHigh Court judge accepted harm from publication, but prosecution is hard for everyone.25 Jun 03:48 AM
