WorldIce spends $122m on weapons as Trump ramps up deportationsThe agency is spending millions on monitoring and surveillance software, records show.23 Oct 03:50 AM
New Zealand‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandJailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battle19 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentence15 Oct 04:58 AM
PremiumWorldThe architect: Meet the man behind Trump’s push for an all-powerful presidency30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldExpensive brew: Plane seized over a six-pack of beerAlaska pilot fights US Supreme Court case over Cessna seized for beer run.30 Sep 12:04 AM
WorldICE seeks 300 new offices to house 10,000-plus hiresCongress boosted ICE’s budget to US$29.9b, tripling funds for enforcement.18 Sep 11:07 PM
WorldTrump takes bid to fire Fed's Cook to Supreme CourtLisa Cook denies fraud claims and has not been charged with any crime.18 Sep 07:08 PM
World‘A better future is possible’: Youths sue Trump over climate changeTwenty-two youths told a US judge wildfires and floods are upending their lives.16 Sep 09:44 PM
WorldAppeals court allows Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her jobNo president has ever tried to fire a Federal Reserve governor in 111 years.16 Sep 01:42 AM
WorldIn divided Brasilia, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fumeJair Bolsonaro was convicted 4-1 by Supreme Court judges, sentenced to 27 years in jail.11 Sep 11:24 PM
WorldSupreme Court to fast-track ruling on Trump tariffsA loss for Trump could force refunds of up to US$1 trillion in tariffs.09 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
WorldThai top court orders ex-PM Thaksin jailed for one yearHe arrived at court smiling alongside daughter Paetongtarn, who later left alone.09 Sep 05:14 AM
WorldBolsonaro supporters pack Brazil streets ahead of coup verdictEarlier, the traditional Independence Day parade was held with a motto 'Sovereign Brazil'.07 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
WorldUS court rules Trump tariffs illegal but keeps them in place for nowTrump plans to challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.30 Aug 12:29 AM
TalanoaSamoa election: More than 100,000 head to the polls for pivotal voteVoting has begun in Samoa to decide the country’s next government.29 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Very high-risk': Rapist and groomer of teens out of jail but under strict supervisionPeter Hartley denies the offending and even tried to overturn his convictions years later.11 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldUS appeals court dismisses contempt finding against Trump administrationAttorney-General Pam Bondi called it a ‘major victory’ for the administration.08 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
WorldBrazil's ex-President Bolsonaro under house arrest for social media breachA judge said the judiciary would not allow a defendant to 'treat it like a fool'.05 Aug 01:27 AM
WorldTrade tensions rise: US reinstates tariffs on global partnersDonald Trump has delayed tariff implementation by a week, instead of going ahead today.31 Jul 07:08 PM