PoliticsNZ could see ‘differential’ voting age system for local and general electionsLowering voting age to 16 at local elections could offer 'trial run'.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsParliament to consider lowering voting age to 16However, any change seems unlikely with it needing at least 75 per cent support of MPs.21 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.20 Nov 10:27 PM
New Zealand"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findingsAlan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandMurderer claims life sentence is unjust, but Supreme Court declines appealSupreme Court turns down killer Joseph Wheeler's bid.14 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandFinanciers facing multi-million fines in money-laundering case fail in Supreme Court bidThe mother and son were prosecuted over transactions totalling more than $53 million.07 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSasha Borissenko: Will NZ Uber drivers' legal win lead to broader change?A small group of New Zealand Uber drivers were ruled to be employees.30 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFormer National Party president named as political figure in prominent businessman’s trialMichelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCourt of last resort: Sacked hospital worker's appeal bid deniedAna Shaw objected to a large legal costs bill; now it's higher after losing appeal bid.19 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis maintained his innocence and fought for justice after deathEllis: 'I really know I'm not guilty of abusing children at the Civic Creche.'07 Oct 05:32 AM
New Zealand'We'd cuddle him': Peter Ellis' siblings never doubted his innocence'[We] never doubted ... he was innocent and that was it," say Peter Ellis' family.07 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse caseThe man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.07 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandFocus: Supreme Court quashes conviction in Peter Ellis caseThe Supreme Court has quashed Ellis' 13 convictions, saying there was a "substantial miscarriage of justice" in the case of the former creche worker who was jailed for child sexual abuse in 1993. Video / Courts of NZ Watch07 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandJustice beyond the grave: Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions quashedPeter Ellis has had his name cleared in a history-making call by the highest court in NZ.07 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandFocus: Ellis lawyers and family friend speak post appealFocus: Ellis lawyers and family friend speak post appeal. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis may clear name posthumouslyThe decision of Peter Ellis's posthumous appeal to clear his name will be heard tomorrow.06 Oct 02:15 AM
World'Significant changes': US Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new termThe US Supreme Court's new term starts this week. What is on its agenda?01 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandWill man who spent two decades wrongly imprisoned get compensation?'I'm comfortable it will be a result in Alan's favour' - Alan Hall's brother Geoff.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold priorSupreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.12 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandToupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 millionPhillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.20 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furoreRecruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.19 Aug 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat happened at Morrison Kent? Law firm review kept from publicInsiders say the report has not been distributed to all staff either.17 Aug 05:20 AM
WorldBiden considers health emergency for women wanting abortionUS President mulls extreme measures to free up resources for women.10 Jul 06:06 PM
WorldWatch: 'No exception' - Tense TV clash over abortionSouth Dakota Governor confronted on live TV over a detail in state's anti-abortion law.27 Jun 10:52 PM
WorldAbortion battleground shifts to US courthousesOpposing forces descend on courts to try and enforce or delay Stateside bans.27 Jun 06:10 PM
EntertainmentSpartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."26 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandPopular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiringNorthland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring19 Jun 09:35 PM
New Zealand'The criminal justice system has failed in this case': Solicitor-GeneralSolicitor-General Una Jagose says Alan Hall's case was a failure by the Crown.09 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandMurder conviction quashed: Compensation claim on cards for Alan HallAlan Hall will finally walk away a free man after his conviction for murder was quashed.08 Jun 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Every step designed to break him down': Lawyer in Alan Hall caseAlan Hall's conviction for a murder he didn't commit is set to be quashed after 36 years.08 Jun 01:15 AM
New Zealand19 years in prison: Now Crown admits murder conviction flawedCrown admits serious miscarriage of justice for man who spent years in jail.06 Jun 11:37 PM
BusinessFormer New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appealNorthland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case endsDavid Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?10 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMegaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extraditionTen years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.09 May 11:51 PM
