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
New ZealandMeth-laced beer case: Witnesses describe the night Aiden Sagala collapsedHimatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the manslaughter of innocent 21-year-old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolice apologise for one of NZ's worst miscarriages of justiceFamily battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.15 Oct 10:30 PM
PoliticsParliament must stop drift to ‘judicial supremacy’, says lawyerThe Supreme Court is departing from its lane, a new report says.15 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.07 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Balancing free speech and venues' right to refuse speakersOPINION: Urgent court proceedings can be reactive, highly stressful and expensive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandThe fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal landKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandPolkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accusedA summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson BluckWatch29 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandJury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne watch footage captured inside Auckland EyeThe jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial has viewed footage from October 17, 2020, showing three people, including one believed to be Polkinghorne, entering Auckland Eye.Watch27 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandMother of autistic man detained for 18 years heads to Supreme CourtJay was first detained in 2004 after he broke four of his neighbour's windows with an axe.20 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: The win for local communities in the battle over boozeOPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.18 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: A decade of legal battles to reform Auckland's alcohol policyOPINION: The policy includes vital provisions to restrict proliferation of bottle stores.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUber and Lyft score victory in California gig economy caseFinancial Times: Ruling says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors.26 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandConvicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme CourtA jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.23 Jul 07:48 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandSurvivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assaultAt 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and assaulted at Mama Hooch. Now 28, she bravely shares her journey to inspire others. Video / Carson BluckWatch05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Remorseful' murderer argues that a life prison sentence is unjustWheeler stabbed Richard Wallace to death over drug debt of less than $100.02 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldUS Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private actsThe court ruled former presidents do not have immunity for unofficial acts.01 Jul 06:05 PM
CrimeFor two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon changeThe Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.26 Jun 03:43 AM
KahuCan the courts measure mana? How Māori tikanga is challenging the justice systemTwo recent cases show the courts are still grappling with the concept of mana.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme CourtKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeThree courts rule conviction remains for man who attempted to rape friendThe man took his case all the way to the Supreme Court... and lost.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
