New ZealandDefendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for CovidWhangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison02 Feb 02:39 AM
CrimeTauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayedTio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.02 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A kick in the guts': Murder victim's family feels let down by justice system'We just want justice for Lois.'02 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandHamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to deathThe man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.02 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand'She is a beautiful mother,' says offender who beat woman while holding their babyThe man professed his love for his "darling" in a letter read out in court.01 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMan touched sleeping girlGirl says she woke to find man indecently assaulting her.01 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandApplication to end illegal workers case deniedImmigration Act prosecution continues after judge rejects there is no case to answer.01 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandLois Tolley murder: Lack of evidence unravels Wellington cold caseMurder charges withdrawn after Crown accepts it lacks evidence.01 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandFifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crashNorthland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.01 Feb 05:46 AM
New ZealandMental health patient told to 'cut this crap out' by psychiatristPsychiatrist used disrespectful, inappropriate and derogatory language with ill people.01 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandWrestling coach admits indecencies with boysHome detention ruled out for indecencies involving two boys at Timaru sports club.01 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandMan released from night in the cells leaves 'cheeky' note for copsDigger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun01 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandPeek behind the curtain: The new rule making the Supreme Court more transparentLaw graduate: It's an opportunity to give a greater level of accessibility to the public.31 Jan 09:30 PM
CrimeImmigration NZ told Indonesians to stop workingIndonesians recruited by Bali agent to come to NZ, where they worked without proper visas31 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandTaranaki woman stole $48k from 63yo beneficiary's inheritance to feed meth addictionThe victim thought they were friends and the woman took advantage of that, a judge said.31 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandJudge grants appeal for former gang member to finish sentence at homeRomeo Stormy Martin will spend the remainder of his sentence at home.31 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandAir Force member pleads guilty to assault, taking MDMAA female member of the Air Force has pleaded guilty to assault and taking MDMA.31 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandNZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignoredAir Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.31 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandUp to 25 foreign workers crowded into single-bathroom houseCourt hears of conditions for foreign workers during trial on Immigration Act charges.30 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandName suppression continues for musician arrested as part of Operation EmeraldWellington musician will reappear before the courts in March.30 Jan 08:28 PM
CrimeFrom Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cellTauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFines and costs of almost $64,000 for lawyer's 'reckless breach'Lawyer censured and fined for misconduct vows to help others learn from her mistake.28 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandMob president jailed after 'cowardly' attack by 18 gang members on one manFourteen other men have already appeared before the court following the attack.28 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandJudge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.28 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandJudge 'nursing' offender's path to rehab refuses early release from home detentionThe man wanted time to prepare for rehab but the judge worried he'd get on the "turps".28 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandParents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in courtEight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.27 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs backThe High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.27 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a monster': homeless man tells courtPrison wouldn't help him and there was nothing probation could do either, it was heard.27 Jan 02:54 AM
New Zealand'These people could have died': Bad boaties finedTragedy narrowly avoided by boaties who took passenger out in unsafe conditions.27 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandAdoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlightsFight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.27 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandDrunk lawyer offers employee 'best orgasm of your life' in taxiThe case has been sent back to a legal complaints committee.26 Jan 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Manipulative' woman who hid daughter's injuries behind face paint on flight jailedTwo flight attendants became suspicious and cleaned the 9-year-old girl's face paint.26 Jan 08:51 PM
New Zealand'It was by the book': Prison staff revisit moments before inmate's deathKolby Heta stopped struggling, went limp before officers began unsuccessful CPR attempt.26 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandA long road to justice over $83,000 sportscarIt's a bumpy road for a luxury sportscar owner who's in a legal battle with the dealer.26 Jan 01:55 AM
