New ZealandTradie complainants: Concrete contractor to fight fraud allegationsJason Lambert is heading to trial on numerous charges.15 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandStories of MIQ heartache as Grounded Kiwis launch legal challenge'You need people to ask the hard questions."' - Grounded Kiwis' day in court arrives.14 Feb 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder was stopped by police the night before fatal stabbingIssues relating to police failures handling missing persons highlighted at inquest.14 Feb 06:05 AM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver: 'It doesn't matter, my lawyer will get me off'The man told officers who pulled him over that he 'liked to drink'.14 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandDriver fails to get disqualification reduced after 195km/h raceRacing driver clocked at 176km/h says he was going even faster, but sentence "excessive"13 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandDozens of jurors failing to show up for trials, fears Covid is to blame"We've had a second week with Wellington where it's a concern and it remains a concern."13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on the African wildebeest': Sacked hospital worker to appeal latest rulingFormer hospital worker who kept patient records as proof of bullying fails high court bid11 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman sentenced after driving dangerously, killing boyfriendSimon Littlefair was thrown from a moving vehicle, landing on his head.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I only wanted a cigarette', says woman who stabbed partnerThe man was struck with such force, the knife first went through his leather vest.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOffender flouts judge's efforts by walking out of rehab, back in custodyThe judge "nursed" the man to treatment through the sentences he imposed. It failed.11 Feb 06:31 AM
CrimeName suppression lapses for 66 year-old accused of numerous offences against his familyName suppression lapses for Northland man accused of 45 family harm offences11 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraudThe jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.11 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandRemote justice: Judges working from homeThe Chief District Court Judge's office said it was in response to the spread of Omicron.11 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandCompany admits pickled turnip border breachA 20kg bag of pickled turnips sent from China has landed a company in court.11 Feb 02:25 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in courtAbout 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.10 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberationsThe pair have been on trial in the Hamilton District Court this week.10 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandVictim rejects claim Marist brother cannot recall indecently assaulting boysA former Catholic brother gets his third home detention sentence for historical sex abuse.10 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandMan who abused children jailed for 15 years, nine monthsNorthland man gets lengthy jail sentence for sexual and other abuse of children10 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandSuppression continues for New Brighton murder accusedHomeless woman Barbara Campbell was found unresponsive in a New Brighton carpark.10 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandWoman pleads not guilty to having sex with teenage boyIt's alleged the woman had sex with the boy in her car.10 Feb 07:17 AM
New ZealandBurglary victim told he'd inherited debt from previous owner"He turned up and said the debt is yours."10 Feb 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping herShad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.10 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandCrying schoolgirl 'forced' to have sex left devastated and with chlamydiaShe said no but he didn't listen. Afraid, she offered no further resistance.10 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandCar used as weapon in riverside assaultsThree women were inside vehicle that was repeatedly rammed.10 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandNaked man, 61, pestering teen girls banned from beachesWhen police arrested him, he had on only a towel wrapped around his waist.10 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandAirgun target practice of preschool sign costs $521Man fired airgun across a busy road, from his bedroom window, hitting a pre-school's sign.10 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandGovt communications adviser admits Christmas bar assaultApril sentencing set for Christmas Eve assault in Christchurch bar.09 Feb 10:24 PM
CrimeDogs to be destroyed after two women attackedJudge orders two Neapolitan mastiffs to be destroyed after separate attacks on two women.09 Feb 08:00 PM
CrimeNorthland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chaseIdentity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase09 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandBlack Power teen who took turns raping girl to be released from prisonHarrison was part of a group that treated a teenage girl as a "sexual plaything".09 Feb 05:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contactThe lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.09 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandOff the hook: The reason one man doesn't have to finish 40 hours of community workOffenders are in legal limbo as Corrections suspends community work in high-risk areas.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga charter boat company sentenced after crashing vessel into Mt MaunganuiThe company pleaded guilty to two charges related to the operation of the vessel.09 Feb 02:00 AM
