New ZealandJailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his caseHe maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSex offender's appeal to introduce school suspension questions angers victimThe sex offender has claimed a judge erred in placing her on the Sex Offender Register.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who spent taxpayer money on gambling, adult entertainment says prison too harshNathan Downey fraudulently obtained nearly $200k from MSD.14 Feb 04:40 AM
CrimeChild killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been consideredTwo-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is huge': Gail Maney granted appeal hearing to fight ‘Gone Fishing’ convictionGail Maney spent 15 years in prison for ordering the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys.09 Feb 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual' feeling of relief after disgraced former MP quits disputed property after 37 yearsProperty vacated after protracted battle in the High Court and Court of Appeal.07 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
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
WorldSupreme Court rejects prosecutor’s push to fast-track ruling in Trump election caseCourt will not immediately take up a plea if Trump can be prosecuted for Capitol riot.23 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandJames Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board reviewBenny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.20 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandLawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigationThe review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.19 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandMan's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rulesEx-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prisonThe court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.18 Dec 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murderCase referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.14 Dec 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Helpless': Divorced man fights $230k marriage contractThe man said he felt 'helpless' and 'pressured' into signing the marriage contract.14 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy a leading entertainment figure sentenced for indecent assault still can't be namedThe matter will now be heard in the Court of Appeal.13 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandTeen who threw fatal punch and then bragged about it has appeal dismissedThe teen made a rap video bragging about the killing while he was in custody.11 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeMan who murdered his brother claims love triangle was not a motivatorPeter Te Maru has failed in his attempt to overturn his murder conviction.06 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimeYoung woman who claimed spina bifida as treatment injury retains ACC payoutThe now-20-year-old uses a wheelchair and will be dependent on support for life.06 Dec 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt rejects $176k costs claim for Aotea Square apartment'Disappointment' as court finds John Love's company wasn't entitled to the extra money.05 Dec 08:51 PM
BusinessFormer waste management boss Grahame Christian loses second round of defamation battleCourt of Appeal concludes a defence of responsible communication was made out.30 Nov 10:49 PM
CrimeTeen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jailThe Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.29 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandCrown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.29 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere appeal: Lawyer claims convictions relied on dangerous evidenceSwedish tourists Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen went missing in 1989.28 Nov 01:17 AM
PoliticsMove to undo court decision 'entrenches colonisation' - Te Pati MaoriOpposition says Parliament's law was unfair and court decision should be respected.27 Nov 06:12 AM
New Zealand'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appealNext week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.24 Nov 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandMan who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.15 Nov 08:00 PM
Crime'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashedHis open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.09 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimeJail would be an 'injustice' for Mongrel Mob member involved in murder, lawyer arguesTana Ormsby-Turner was sentenced to home detention but the Crown want him jailed.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandGas station forecourt rapist appeals caseLawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.05 Nov 09:25 PM
