PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldJail time, lawsuit and apologies after ‘almost naked’ party of Russian elitesThe recent party has provoked a scandal.29 Dec 01:06 AM
WorldMaine bars Trump from presidential ballotIt follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.29 Dec 12:30 AM
WorldCourt rules Donald Trump ineligible for White House in ColoradoFirst time in history insurrection has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.19 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandSerial sex offender breaches release conditions by using fake urine in drug testThe Supreme Court is considering the offender's bid to keep his name secret.08 Dec 02:32 AM
Business'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottlingAotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.21 Nov 04:58 AM
CrimeTaxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appealOffender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.25 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court mulls whether to grant serial sex offender name suppressionDefendant's lawyer claimed media coverage does "turn the public against him".19 Oct 07:37 AM
New Zealand'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straightLegal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.13 Oct 01:23 AM
CrimeUS money launderer wants access to his frozen millionsDavid Rae has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case about his NZ bank accounts.12 Oct 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Absolute control': Siblings allege stepmum abused power over million-dollar trustThey say she acted improperly - two previous courts have found otherwise.10 Oct 05:35 AM
WorldTrump blames accountants for statement discrepanciesTrump's attorneys are trying to pin blame on accounting firms for statement problems.04 Oct 11:38 PM
New Zealand‘Harassment, bullying and overbearing behaviour’: Complaints about judges continue to riseThe number of complaints has almost doubled in the past five years.07 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSasha Borissenko: Mainzeal case serves as warning for other directorsOPINION: It wouldn't be surprising if the appetite for directorships declined as a result.03 Sep 01:00 AM
CrimeSupreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed herHe went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.31 Aug 05:28 AM
Banking and financeAnatomy of a corporate disaster: What went wrong at Mainzeal?The Front Page investigates how Mainzeal serves as a warning sign to other businesses.29 Aug 04:01 AM
ConstructionTop court orders Mainzeal directors, including ex PM, to pay $40m plus interestConstruction company directors used 'rob Peter to pay Paul' strategies, says liquidator.25 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy: Drink driver was about to plead guilty to two charges - then the judge suggested otherwiseNow, four years later and the controversial charge is back before the court.14 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandBroken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to beginNelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.11 Aug 10:00 PM
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
