PoliticsTeen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offendingThere are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot. 30 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court toldThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.23 Jun 11:59 PM
Crime'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddlerHe had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video. 22 Jun 08:00 AM
CrimeSerial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentenceJohn Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set. 19 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandHospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skullFuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.18 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandLawyer challenges 'plain wrong decision' in Jago's sexual abuse caseFormer Act president's lawyer claims sentence was too harsh, calls for home detention.17 Jun 09:20 AM
World'No sense': Defence challenges motive in mushroom poisoning caseProsecutors allege she poisoned her in-laws with death cap mushrooms.17 Jun 07:34 AM
New Zealand‘Quite literally a cover-up’: Couple tricked into buying rot-infested homeA QSM recipient was labelled a 'puppet master' who had orchestrated the deception. 16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCourt to decide Du Val asset seizure ordersDu Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.16 Jun 08:07 AM
CrimeCoconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecutionJudge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.15 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees. 14 Jun 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThe lawyer, the horse magazine and ex-TVNZ news chief's evidence – court orders retrialDefamation jury should not have heard expert evidence of Bill Ralston, says court.12 Jun 05:12 PM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandTwo charges dropped against soldier in court martial for recordingsTwo charges against Corporal Smith were dropped in the Court Martial.10 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTenants grew cannabis but landlord who allegedly owned other grow houses avoids prosecutionConvicted brothers tried to shift responsibility for drug operation during trial. 08 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man who drove wrong way on motorway three times appeals convictionsNow, nine years later, he aims to get the endangering transport convictions overturned.08 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldThe mushroom mystery: Erin Patterson's emotional court testimonyShe denies intentionally poisoning the victims, calling it a tragic accident.03 Jun 02:57 AM
Crime'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's caseThe son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.02 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandVictims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts fundingOne victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.31 May 08:00 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findingsCoroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.26 May 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
WorldInside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trialAn officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.22 May 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving onPlus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.21 May 05:00 PM
CrimeTeen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.21 May 07:00 AM
