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
PremiumPremiumWorldPlan takes aim at US ability to fight climate changeNY Times: Existing EPA tool that allows US to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions would go.23 Jul 06:22 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Is gig work freedom or friction?OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.13 Jul 12:01 AM
WorldHow Trump's workforce cuts could impact US diplomacyThe Supreme Court allowed mass firings of federal workers to proceed.11 Jul 08:50 PM
Employment'Unrelenting': Unions tell Supreme Court Uber imposes 'intensive' control over driversThe Supreme Court is considering whether drivers are employees or contractors.09 Jul 04:53 AM
EmploymentUber grilled in Supreme Court on the status of its driversRuling has the potential to affect others in the gig economy.08 Jul 03:23 AM
World'Tremendous win': Trump celebrates Supreme Court ruling on powersDemocrats criticised the decision, calling it a step toward authoritarianism.27 Jun 08:37 PM
World'Big win': Trump hails court ruling on National Guard deploymentThe decision overturned a previous ruling that Trump violated the 10th Amendment.21 Jun 12:09 AM
World'We should have had a choice': Family speaks on brain-dead pregnancy caseAdriana Smith was kept alive until her son was born via C-section.18 Jun 07:11 PM
World'Extraordinary intrusion': Tension mounts over Trump's troop control in LAThe mayor lifted LA's nighttime curfew as calm returned on Tuesday.17 Jun 11:46 PM
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
