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
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justiceOPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she madeDr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.Watch22 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and AmberThe 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
WorldSupreme Court ruling: Only biological women recognised under lawJK Rowling praised the decision, saying it protects women's and girls' rights.16 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandHow one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcyPeter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.13 Apr 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies interveneThe mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.03 Apr 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldTrump calls for impeachment of US judge blocking deportation flightsJudge Boasberg suspended deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.18 Mar 04:50 PM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
World‘I’m stunned’: Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $3.5b in foreign aidIt was its first significant ruling on a legal challenge to the Trump administration.05 Mar 04:58 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When there's a will, there's a way – families must have conversations about inheritancesOPINION: Surprises in a will reading rarely enhance family harmony.23 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court blocks disgraced lawyer Davina Reid's bid for reinstatementDavina Reid (nee Murray) smuggled contraband into prison for a prisoner she later married.21 Feb 03:49 AM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Supreme Court’s rush to judgment is a constitutional wake-up callOPINION: Has the Supreme Court once again stepped outside its lane?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
CrimeSocial media influencer outed as serial sex offenderThe former socialite had maintained suppression despite having been in prison since 2022.16 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandKiller may have been acting out TV show scene when he stomped victim to deathNew evidence, including the anime show, has been shown to Supreme Court justices.13 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldTrump asks Supreme Court to delay sentencing in hush money caseThe sentencing would complete the process of Trump being formally classified as a felon.08 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandTug-of-love: Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad or move to Spain with mumThe Court of Appeal has taken the siblings' wishes into account in making its decision.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a womanParsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.16 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court rules in new twist for 20-year foreshore and seabed Māori rights sagaThe new ruling is the latest twist in the 20-year legal saga regarding customary rights.02 Dec 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What today’s Supreme Court foreshore and seabed ruling meansNZ's highest court has weighed in on customary rights to the foreshore and seabed.02 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandFather raped and beat his children, then left his $700k in assets to another familyNow the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandInmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori loreSeven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.02 Nov 03:00 AM
