New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
New ZealandShould teen rapist be sentenced as a youth he was at the time, or the adult he is now?The Supreme Court is being asked if it was fair to sentence him as an adult.20 Jul 08:00 AM
WorldSupreme Court backs Trump's Education Dept cuts, 3 justices scathing in dissentMore than 1300 workers are set to be laid off, with 600 accepting offers to leave.14 Jul 11:59 PM
Employment'Unrelenting': Unions tell Supreme Court Uber imposes 'intensive' control over drivers09 Jul 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldExpanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes TongaThe State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.15 Jun 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it valuesOPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.14 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness boxErin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.12 Jun 07:15 AM
World'Very stressed': Alleged poisoner disputes claims in courtErin Patterson claimed she left hospital due to not being prepared for an overnight stay.10 Jun 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysis'American justice': US faces scrutiny over deportation caseNew York Times: Kilmar Abrego Garcia was returned to the US to face criminal charges.08 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Abuse of power': Attorney speaks out as migrant faces smuggling chargesKilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was charged with trafficking undocumented migrants.07 Jun 04:15 AM
World'Equal justice': High court tackles bias standards in workplaceThe decision eases bias claims for white, male, or non-gay individuals.05 Jun 06:51 PM
WorldCourt blocks Trump's tariffs, White House vows to appealThe court blocked most of the President's tariffs, citing overstepped authority.29 May 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving onPlus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.21 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS top court allows lifting of legal protections for VenezuelansThe US Supreme Court allowed the end of TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans.20 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandEntertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme CourtHe was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.16 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFormer financial adviser to be extradited to Australia on 136 theft chargesWoman with New Zealand citizenship took her case all the way to the Supreme Court.15 May 07:23 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
CricketTrans women banned from women's cricket in England and WalesThe ECB instead allows transgender women to play in open and mixed cricket matches.03 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.02 May 09:00 PM
CrimeBattered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his homePier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.01 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for recognition to Supreme CourtCarers Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys want the work they do recognised.29 Apr 07:08 AM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM