New ZealandGrace Millane murder: Supreme Court to release suppression decision at 11amThe killer also lost an appeal of his conviction and sentence last week.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court to release decision on Grace Millane's killer tomorrowThe man continues to claim his innocence and asserts Millane died during rough sex.21 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court may decide suppression today for Grace Millane's killerThe Crown and media had until 10am today to file arguments about why he should be named.20 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder case: What NZ's Supreme Court does nextIt is possible a decision on suppression may be reached before the Christmas break.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'You will always be our sunshine': Millane family remember Grace and thank KiwisThe killer has also asked the country's top court to continue suppression.17 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandGrace Millane's murderer due to be named tomorrowThe Court of Appeal ruled the murderer's name suppression will lapse tomorrow.17 Dec 01:27 AM
BusinessFive-year battle: Kim Dotcom in line for new taxpayer payoutEntrepreneur faces extradition to the United States on charges of copyright infringement.10 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandKim Dotcom can be extradited to US – but case to drag onUS has sought the group's extradition for nearly a decade over alleged copyright crimes.03 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandTop Kiwi sports star loses fourth suppression attemptIt is expected the sports star will file a further appeal to the Supreme Court.16 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupreme Court sends strong message to 600,000 Kiwi businessesIt was the first time the country's top court has squarely considered directors' duties.04 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessSupreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bossesA lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.23 Sep 05:48 AM
KahuJailed former trustee fails in 'cultural shame' appeal bidThe trust, which helped underprivileged people, was virtually bled dry by Stephen Henare.16 Sep 05:44 AM
BusinessSupreme Court votes 3-2 in favour of hopeful lawyer with repeat drink-driving historyTwo judges dissented with the majority decision, including New Zealand's Chief Justice.17 Aug 05:28 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
PremiumPremiumInvestmentSupreme Court reaches limit, rejects ex-KiwiRail tenant palm farmers' pleaMen "granted extensions of time to file their submissions on seven occasions", court says.16 Jul 07:19 PM
New ZealandOperation Ark: Nearly $14m of assets forfeited by drug ring over 10 yearsFinal ruling totals $13.8m in seized assets nearly 10 years after first arrest.28 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandDuo who sued PM claiming illegal lockdown 'detention' namedThe pair had sought name suppression, citing death threats and safety risks.13 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandJury trials suspension pushed out amid alert-level uncertaintyThe Courts have also ramped up their technology to allow for remote hearings.08 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandColin Craig wins defamation bout with John StringerStringer sought damages amounting to a total of over $3.5 million.07 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rulesSome firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What court hearings will continue during lockdown?Chief Justice: "For the rest of this week courts will operate only in the priority areas."24 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandTop court says no to 'leapfrog' appeal over legality of gun banThe Kiwi Party argued the Treaty of Waitangi should protect the right to bear arms.11 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: First Supreme Court Māori judge made knights companionJustice Joe Williams is considered a leading specialist on Māori land and legal issues.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmployer challenges phone recording in sex blackmail of ex-workerThe worker was told a woman would be paid $10,000 to make a sexual misconduct complaint.29 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlogger turned away by top court over 'hate-filled' posts, harassment of ex-MPThe internet renegade continues to claim a former MP lied when giving evidence at trial.27 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandChild rapist Nicholas Reekie loses appeal bidReekie, who is serving preventive detention, has been a thorn in Corrections' side.14 Nov 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgroundsNZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccess denied: Thousands self-represent in court due to costFigures released by the Ministry of Justice show the size of the worrying trend.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal dismissed in case of West Auckland man jailed for sex assault on drunk mateSupreme Court has rejected a second bid by a sex offender to overturn his convictions.08 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandBrutal bride's gang hit on fiance: Bandidos prospect's appeal tossed outA Bandido's gang associate appealed his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court.12 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis hopes to clear name, and live to see resultsPeter Ellis was convicted of child abuse at the Christchurch Civic Crèche in 1991.11 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandNZ suppression orders might soon be enforceable overseas, says ministerAn agreement would mean "mutual recognition" of court orders between countries.10 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandSport star and the drug case: Supreme Court bid to keep name secretProminent sportsman linked to international drug conspiracy taking case to highest court.05 Aug 10:52 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile sports star to lose suppression in drug case - unless he appealsSport's star may now take case for secrecy to the Supreme Court.01 Aug 03:19 AM
