New Zealand‘Unlawful’: Police photo that linked robber's shoes to crime under scrutinyMahia Tamiefuna is serving nearly five years in prison for the robbery.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'How could I face my kids?' Gang president fights manslaughter convictionDamien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir James Wallace case: Top institutions distance themselves from sex offenderOrganisations scramble to remove links to disgraced former rich-lister and philanthropist.29 Jun 04:22 AM
CrimePrisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflictedHe has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.27 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThrouple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolyamorous ex-throuple's property case ruling praisedBrett Paul said the ruling recognised the years he and his partners had spent together.20 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolyamorous ex-throuple property dispute leaves Supreme Court splitThe throuple lived in the multi-million dollar property together for 15 years.19 Jun 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.07 Jun 03:44 AM
New ZealandJailed poker champ and meth dealer loses last hand in bid for earlier paroleShane Thompson, also known as Tamihana, is not eligible for parole until November 2024.29 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandGang president's manslaughter conviction deemed a miscarriage of justiceDamien Kuru has lost his appeal against his manslaughter conviction.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court turns down appeal bid by knife-wielding murdererTristan Locke stabbed Mark Cowling to death in dispute over loud music.19 May 12:59 AM
WorldSydney woman who beheaded mother to get early prison releaseGRAPHIC WARNING: Woman with “substantial mental health issues" has been resentenced.17 May 08:52 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appealHe will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.17 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandChinese entrepreneur runs out of options in bid to regain $500k lost in scamCouple gave half a million to woman who promised to help them gain residency.17 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandControversial hotel bed tax approved by country's highest courtAfter a lengthy legal battle, Auckland Council's hotel bed tax is approved.11 May 11:43 PM
New ZealandRobber goes to Supreme Court to keep $5k awarded to victimJoshua Van Silfhout robbed a lone service station worker of cigarettes and cash in 2010.05 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandMeth-in-suitcase smuggler fails in bid to have case heard in Supreme CourtJiri Kupec tried to smuggle 20kg of meth into New Zealand in suitcase linings.04 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandRapist's defence that victim reluctantly consented to sex rejectedSexual assault laws need reform says expert after man uses reluctant consent defence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind barsRapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".17 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Innocent Agent’s killer: The woman with a 'black belt in manipulation'The woman who led a vulnerable misfit to his death can now be named.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown takes ruling overturning detaining orders to Supreme CourtMark Chisnall believes his continued detention goes against the Bill of Rights.04 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandSerial Auckland sex offender convicted of breaching home detention conditionsThe man appeared in Auckland District Court today.28 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'No idea': Gang wannabe claims he didn't know of knifeJustin Burke helped carry out a 'hiding' but claims he didn't know it would end in death.20 Mar 01:27 AM
WorldNetanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plansProtesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.02 Mar 05:12 PM
New Zealand'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bidThe Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.01 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandCaretaker paedophile's appeal against conviction thrown out by court of last resortMakshud Ahmed was a school caretaker when he sexually abused a young boy.27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandProminent businessman returns to prison after appeals dismissedThe former rich-lister, however, can still not be named and is seeking another appeal.27 Feb 03:30 AM
TechnologyUS Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in Isis terror caseCan Google be sued for helping extremists spread terror message, attract recruits?21 Feb 05:22 PM
WorldSturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear - and who will replace her?No obvious contender among possible successors to star politician, strong communicator.16 Feb 07:33 PM
New Zealand‘The truth is finally starting to emerge’: Alan Hall and family speak after Crown conduct referred to policeA report into the conduct of the Crown in the case of Alan Hall now sits with police.19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrug courier's bond with baby helps court caseJason Brendon Philip was sentenced to home detention, but was later resentenced to jail.16 Dec 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: Beware hasty judges and patsy MPsOPINION: A Supreme Court decision on the voting age is stepping on parliamentary toes.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?The Supreme Court puts the issue in play.27 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Voting age pulled from the too-hard basketOPINION: Our editorial on a conscience vote to lower the voting age.22 Nov 04:00 PM
