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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
VideoLocal Focus: Live at Lads for the kidsLads and dads fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with a live gig this Saturday. Watch11 Feb 01:41 AM
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 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 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 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
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
