Inmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind bars
Plan foiled by "non-contact" visit.
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Court battle over Russian superyacht in Fiji
Case highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.
Number of people unfit for trial doubles in a decade
Māori make up 50 per cent of those found unfit to stand trial.
Was teen killer really fit to stand trial?
Haami Hanara was 14 when he fatally stabbed a homeless man at a tavern in 2018.
Teen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer says
Haami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.
Young prisoner acquitted of jailhouse murder fails in appeal
The 22yo Killer Beez gang associate is serving a "crushing" sentence, his lawyer argued.
Political figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's case
The political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.
Analysis: A deal for Kim Dotcom - how the Megaupload case ends
David Fisher has covered the case from the beginning and asks: Will Kim Dotcom cut a deal?
NZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million con
John Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.
Trio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carpark
The trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.
Jilted soldier appeals drug-dealing conviction
A soldier who had to call the man who slept with his partner "sir" turned to drugs.
Dunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentence
Keats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.
Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
Sex offender asks for convictions to be quashed
Judges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.
Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.
Man says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claims
Northland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.
Salesman's 'subterfuge' slated by judge: Manager ordered to pay back $732k
Smiths City salesman circumvented staff purchasing policy to buy flooring and on-sell.
Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.
Alleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rules
Lawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.
Serial rapist lives inside prison gates despite no longer serving sentence
Mark Chisnall wants to reintegrate into the community so he can work, his lawyers said.
'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigated
Such a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.
Brian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules
"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."
Mob captain loses appeal against sentence for attack on Waimarama man
Terrance Jordan Berryman loses his appeal against jail sentence after "cowardly" attack.
Govt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandates
The February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".
Political figure seeks further bid to keep suppression in former rich-lister's case
The ongoing legal battle centres around the crimes of a wealthy businessman.
Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal
Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.
Appeal court dismisses claim from descendant of Northland land owners
Member of family which gifted land to Crown fights to be recognised heir in offer-back.
A billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consent
A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.
Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges
New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.
A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors
It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.
Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court
Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.