New ZealandWoman avoids arrest by proving cancer was the reason she failed to appear in courtA woman facing fraud charges had to prove cancer diagnosis after court didn't believe her.21 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandSex abuse trial told father choked and punched daughterDefence case "simple and stark .... these events did not occur".21 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandDriving death charge against former MP droppedThe motorcycle rider died at the scene of the Governors Bay crash.21 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandCompany takes the rap after pointing finger at driverA truck driver's first day ended badly when her truck rolled, blocking the highway.21 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandLandlord told he can't split power bills between tenantsTenancy Tribunal rules against landlord who tried to divide power bill between tenants21 Feb 12:19 AM
New Zealand'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopensVaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.20 Feb 10:40 PM
New Zealand'I'd be dead now': Victim says free lawyer saved her life but service scrappedQuestions over Family Court navigation service as $2.5m spent before launch in January.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite supremacist Philip Arps' phone abuse trial adjourned till JuneThe trial over disputes with probation officers was adjourned at day's end till June 16.18 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandA man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officerThe 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.18 Feb 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Mafia': Couple attack Auckland Council for seeking $20,000 in court costs after disputeCouple label decision "corrupt", but judge says there was "no merit" in their position.18 Feb 02:30 AM
CrimeWoman admits possession of 2kg of ingredient used to cook methSearch of woman's car unearths 2kg of substance containing pseudoephedrine for cooking P18 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandParliament protest disrupts court casesAnti-mandate protests have stopped at least one person from having their day in court.18 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandChaotic life: Glimmer of hope for addict who stole $130 of bacon, debit card fraudThe woman spent someone else's money, and stole meat. But she wasn't entirely to blame.18 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandGang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burgerBlack Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.17 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering 3-month-old babyChristchurch man accused of murdering a three-month-old child appears in the High Court17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Colombian woman in Christchurch back before the courtMan accused of murdering Colombian woman in her Christchurch home appears in court17 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandPatient with mental distress not seen by psychiatrist for 7 months before deathA young man took his own life after mental health services failed him.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who suffered traumatic birth wins 18-year ACC battleCourt rules woman suffered mental injury because of physical injuries from surgery.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisonedTio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.17 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandLast indecency charge against rapper droppedMan was held in custody for a month before charges were dropped.17 Feb 02:13 AM
CrimeDrink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboardA 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.17 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandMissing and off his medication: Mental health patient presented as fine days before he killedCourt heard there was a failure of communication at a number of steps by various services.17 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandAnti-bullying advocate fined after Facebook posts breach confidentiality agreementAllan Halse claims he's a target for being critical of the Employment Relations Authority.16 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandJudge to deportee: 'You think the world owes you a living. It doesn't'Violent deportee warned by judge not to end back up in court again.16 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving pensioner to pay shopping mall $38k after ploughing through buildingThe vehicle was shunted from the building and suspended metres above the footpath.15 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver's indecency 'public safety' issue, says CrownTaxi driver found guilty of kissing and touching 17-year-old intoxicated woman.15 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman suffers placental bleed in violent ordeal that saw her strangledThe man said the violence was out of character and described himself as a "protector".15 Feb 04:34 AM
CrimeMembers of Kaitaia's Webb family and a fourth man charged with possessing meth for supplyRelatives charged with meth-dealing face court after police find bag of drugs and cash15 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused a suicide risk, court hears amid judge's AVL disruptionThe woman was found dead in her New Plymouth home on Monday afternoon.15 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandMental health patient's high risk of violence known before he killedDavid Gilchrist suffered paranoid delusions and was deemed a high risk before he killed.15 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandMBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workersGaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.15 Feb 03:19 AM
New Zealand'I know where you live': Threats from the dock in courtroom outburstOffender removed from court for shouting threats against victims.15 Feb 03:06 AM
