New Zealand'Tell us where to find Heidi': Police challenge David Tamihere as murder convictions upheldCourt of Appeal finds a miscarriage of justice but won't quash his murder conviction.11 Jul 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeTwo slain tourists, lies, and jailhouse snitches: David Tamihere's 34-year legal sagaHow Tamihere owes his case being reviewed again, decades later, to the 'jailhouse lawyer'.11 Jul 12:12 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee statusGovernment to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.05 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesProperty developer fails to get three-year director ban overturned'This case involves a reasonably clear case of mismanagement.'04 Jul 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family homeThe man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.28 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGloriavale suffers setback in battle to keep BNZ accounts openCourt of Appeal case to set legal precedents for banking sector.26 Jun 04:30 AM
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
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
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
New ZealandCrown says Scott Watson was the only one with 'motive and opportunity' to killIt's the final day of the convicted double murderer's second appeal.14 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandGuy Wallace's evidence in Scott Watson case 'irretrievably tainted'Wallace at one point asked police if they were trying to lay the murders on him.12 Jun 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Moral pressure': Scott Watson's lawyer blasts police tactics used to collar him for double murderWatson's lawyer: Police concertedly and repeatedly used suggestive practices to secure ID.12 Jun 06:57 AM
New ZealandHow did an expert initally miss vital evidence linking Olivia Hope to Scott Watson?Two hairsfound on a blanket taken from Watson's boat were missed on the first search.11 Jun 08:03 AM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in courtWatson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.10 Jun 08:58 AM
New ZealandReliability of witnesses questioned as Scott Watson tries to clear his nameWitnesses helped identify the man last seen with Ben Smart and Oliva Hope.10 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandDouble murderer Scott Watson continues fight to clear his nameHe was convicted of killing Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve in 1997.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandRapist appeals conviction saying he wasn’t given medication during his trialScott Thompson raped a woman hours after beating her. Now he's appealing his conviction.22 May 07:30 AM
BusinessSupreme Court knocks out Grahame Christian's defamation caseThe final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.21 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandInfamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex banThe convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.16 May 12:47 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summonsThe Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.14 May 02:15 AM
Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
CrimeMāori weaponry instructor beat students with stick, says heritage exempted him from lawHe told the Court of Appeal they had no power over him. The justices disagreed.11 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudge delivers verdict on early NZ justice systemJustice David Collins points to early miscarriages of justice in colonial New Zealand.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoA tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perksOPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.05 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandEnd of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bidLawyers wanted the Supreme Court to hear his case but it has declined.01 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandFormer council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance caseHe was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent appeal in Waitangi Tribunal summons case heard by senior courtChildren's Minister gave a letter to the tribunal but claimants say she needs to appear.01 May 06:32 AM
New ZealandSenior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partnersJudge's perks include chauffeur-driven cars and free flights.30 Apr 05:02 AM
New ZealandAppeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi TribunalKīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer25 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandBlack Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fightKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.18 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworkerA new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.16 Apr 05:00 PM
