New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'He wanted her to 'shut up and leave him alone' so he could raise the children in peace. 13 Dec 07:23 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?More than 60,000 Family Court applications are filed each year in NZ.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Walking on eggshells’: Woman abused, strangled by police officer husband to be paid $58k12 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?29 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It didn’t kill Chloe immediately’: Questions after baby's sudden unexplained death in foster care26 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCould the woman who challenged McSkimming now be compensated?Legal experts say the woman may have grounds for compensation from police.12 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentInside Sia’s court battle and the allegations shaking her family lifeCourt papers show Bernad is seeking sole custody and $77,245 a month.29 Oct 05:34 PM
New Zealand'Intense' retired surgeon fights against compulsory mental health treatment order The man was taken into a mental health treatment unit after concerns about his behaviour.27 Oct 12:00 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldKidman ‘would take Urban back’ after split, source claimsA source close to Nicole Kidman says she’d ‘get back with him in a heartbeat’.21 Oct 07:46 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban a day after split announcedThe actress has asked to be the primary carer of their two daughters.30 Sep 08:00 PM
CrimeFormer Act Party president Tim Jago loses appeal over sex abuse convictionsTim Jago was convicted of abusing two boys in the 1990s.29 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandMother sues daughter's school principal over 'defamatory' emails to lawyerThe principal was supportive of the girl's dad saying he showed 'deep love and concern'. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Should we abolish injunctions and suppression orders?OPINION: The digital world has totally changed the way information flows.28 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandFractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to courtJudge says feuding whānau had 85-year-old's best interests at heart but couldn't agree.20 Sep 02:00 AM
LifestyleBoss slammed over response to mum needing hospital leave for sick childBen Askins said the exchange showed a lack of empathy for working parents.17 Sep 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I claim compensation for the post-separation care of our children?OPINION: A High Court case saw a mother awarded $40,000 for 85% of childcare.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGerman dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to courtThe primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.16 Aug 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow do I communicate with my ex when he's ghosting me?When an ex-partner has blocked the other's number and social media, options become limited03 Aug 05:44 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from running down his business?OPINION: Her ex plans to start a new business or move overseas, leaving her with nothing.20 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceCompany that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ Aussie lender JustFund aims to bring over 100 Kiwi law firms on board by the end of 2025.13 Jul 05:00 AM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt demands release of Angelina Jolie's private textsPitt is asking for the release of private texts between his ex-wife and a third party.10 Jul 11:28 PM
