KahuChief Justice okays wearing of taonga during court proceedingsNorthland Māori lawyer prefers neckties to taonga as standard dress code in court.30 May 05:00 PM
World40 warning signs: MI5's failings before London Bridge terror attackUsman Khan's life was dedicated to violent jihad but dozens of warning signs were ignored.28 May 11:32 PM
EntertainmentBill Cosby refuses sex offender programme, so is denied paroleCosby refuses to acknowledge wrongdoing, even if it means serving full 10-year sentence.28 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandWhat Ron Brierley told police about images of naked children found on his devicesDetails emerge after Brierley's guilty pleas to possessing child sex abuse material.28 May 07:27 AM
VideoMan hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself inWanted criminal James Bryant hands himself in at Dunedin Police Station after encouragement from support person Arthur Taylor. Video / ODTWatch27 May 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I do not forgive you': Victims of prominent businessman speak out'How incredibly grateful I am the jury believed me and the other victims.'27 May 05:43 AM
BusinessProminent businessman denied bail pending appealThe rich Kiwi will be eligible for parole in a little more than nine months' time.27 May 12:30 AM
BusinessProminent businessman jailed for two years, four monthsWealthy Kiwi was a 'man of privilege, business success and significant philanthropy'.26 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandAlleged Isis sympathiser found guilty of possessing objectionable hymns'You guys put me in prison cause I'm a Muslim ... that makes you an enemy.'26 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandHow a pervert became CEO of a Crown entityWhile Phillip Barnes' personal life came apart, his work life rolled on.25 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThird CBL defendant fights for continued secrecyThe man is the third to face criminal proceedings after the NZX-listed firm CBL folded.25 May 05:24 AM
Construction$220-million lawsuit: Dream home took 'hellish' twist'Never did I think that this property would cause so much heartache.'24 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly left husband fused to recliner chair with 'sores all over his body'Malia Li is accused of failing to provide basic hygiene to her husband of almost 20 years.24 May 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTiana Epati: Te Ao Mārama brings rays of hope to justice systemOpinion: New court model Te Ao Mārama literally means "the world of light".24 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrests after Sofitel gang shootingsTen arrests in total after shooting police say is due to Mongols & Head Hunters conflict.21 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandTaranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to juryOfficer A said staff were visibly upset after Allen Ball was pronounced dead.20 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Supermarket manager stabbed four times - 'so many people put themselves at risk'"It was a random attack. The victims did not know the man."20 May 05:15 PM
New Zealand'No clear link': Families left in the dark about epilepsy deaths after brand switchInquest found no clear link between the brand switch and the sudden epilepsy deaths.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man's internet history reveals 'guidelines for lone-wolf mujahideen'Graphic content warning: A video on how to make explosive devices was also linked.20 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault chargesThe man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.20 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandLeaky homes lawsuit: Company says poor workmanship to blameGlobal firm claims crummy Kiwi builders to blame for leaky building disasters.19 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan accused of jailhouse murder pleads guiltyBlake Lee died in Auckland Prison in March last year.19 May 02:31 AM
CrimeFormer employee of Scots College accused of fraud facing new chargesFormer employee of Wellington's Scots College, Andi Ross, is facing new charges.19 May 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Revenge porn' victims struggling for help from ACC, justice systemACC doesn't help with mental fallout due to abuse, though the organisation is supposed to18 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandPolice manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical helpThe trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.17 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Legal misconduct charge case raises hearsay evidence issueCOMMENT: Equating professional standards with criminal law standards can be problematic.16 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandLuxury homes, jewellery, cash seized in money laundering crackdown$10.2m worth of assets was seized by police and 10 people arrested in Operation Ida.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jailClinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I cried for the woman in the other car': Man falls asleep at wheel - conviction set aside"I cry for the woman in the other car," man with obstructive sleep apnoea says.15 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandThief who promised to learn 'new tricks' caught stealing again"It's either make or break for me, and I want to make it" ... but he broke it.15 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandConvicted paedophile back behind bars after contacting Auckland girl'These guys don't come with 'danger' stamped on their head'.14 May 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentDuo admit defrauding wealthy overseas investor in multimillion-dollar scamJudge says "five species of fraud" used to con investor into parting with $6 million.14 May 05:35 AM
New ZealandDilworth School sex abuse: Third death among accusedThe 70-year-old is the second accused to die this week.14 May 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Insidious': Man gets home detention after secretly filming women, uploading to porn siteSome victims are afraid of using public bathrooms after being unknowingly filmed.14 May 03:34 AM
