New ZealandWitness recants police statement on stand during murder trialThe jury has heard more Crown evidence on day two of a Tauranga High Court murder trial.06 Jul 08:06 AM
New ZealandAppeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdownThe appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.06 Jul 03:30 AM
CrimeMan told to make his own choices in relationshipMan in Dannevirke District Court told he is responsible for his choices05 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandAccused Isis sympathiser has 'means and motivation' to commit violenceAuthorities remain concerned about the beliefs and actions of an alleged Isis sympathiser.05 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandTeen behind 250 racist posters granted permanent name suppressionThe youth, who is now 19, admitted charges of billsticking and possession of a knife.05 Jul 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHigh Court considers penalty for derivatives trader's breachesThe FMA said the firm failed in its legal obligations over nearly $50m in transactions.05 Jul 05:45 AM
EntertainmentBritney Spears called 911 before conservatorship hearingOne day before she spoke to the judge, Britney Spears made a surprising phone call.03 Jul 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy Sutton: Avoiding divorce litigationSteps you can take to avoid going down the rabbit hole of divorce litigation.03 Jul 03:00 AM
World'Good lessons' for lawyers in Cosby case, 'hard' ones for victims#MeToo activists are now worried the reverse will have chilling effects on victims.02 Jul 11:33 PM
BusinessTrelise Cooper burglary: Man pleads guiltyA cake retailer and a florist continue to deny their charges.02 Jul 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I'm fed up:' Divorce expert walks away from 'broken' systemAuckland lawyer Gareth Bodle says Family Court judges need more commercial experience.02 Jul 05:12 AM
BusinessBrierley companies sue PwC for $1.58 billion over alleged 'wrong' adviceBrierley group of companies alleges PwC provided wrong advice over 20 years.01 Jul 11:10 PM
EntertainmentExplainer: Why Bill Cosby's conviction was overturnedA closer look at the case against Bill Cosby and the court's decision.01 Jul 03:06 AM
BusinessWage subsidy: Ministry faces legal action over lack of enforcementMore than $13 billion was paid through the wage subsidy scheme.30 Jun 08:10 AM
New Zealand'Insanity' bill stalls after Chief Justice intervenesLouise Upston was thrown out of Parliament in a kerfuffle over the bill's delay.30 Jun 06:02 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse material: New Plymouth man jailed 3 years, 9 months'Child sexual abuse imagery is not a victimless crime, it involves real children.'30 Jun 05:06 AM
Crime'Hells Angels' brawl accused in courtArrested men in Hells Angels brawl allegations have mixed luck in bail bids.30 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane murder: Supreme Court rejects killer's appealLatest appeal bid by Grace Millane's killer to the Supreme Court has failed.29 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandCourt martial: Sailor accused of preying on comrades'What you did last night wasn't cool': Sailor accused of targeting three female comrades.29 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandMan accused of stealing patch of dying Outlaws leader granted bailMan charged over the death of Outlaws leader Peter Lui in Napier has been granted bail.29 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandManslaughter trial: Sick man's foul room smell made visitors gag'Ultimately, he did not have a choice,' jury told as sick man's last days described.28 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandArthur Thomas trial: Hung jury, no verdictsThe jury was unable to deliver verdicts on five charges.28 Jun 02:19 AM
WorldKiller cop Chauvin sentenced to 22 years for Floyd's deathThree other officers at the scene of the killing are scheduled for trial in March.25 Jun 06:07 PM
ConstructionCompany fined $361k for misleading representations about steel meshEuro Corporation was the final company to be sentenced after a series of investigations.25 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandLake Alice abuse in care: Police apologise, admit failings in investigationsSurvivors say they were subjected to electric shock treatment and the drug paraldehyde.24 Jun 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's new silks: Prominent defence lawyers among those honoured as Queen's CounselTen of NZ's leading lawyers were honoured today with Queen's Counsel appointments.24 Jun 05:25 AM
BusinessMore charges filed over alleged unlawful migrant labourTwo employers are now before the courts after compliance operations in Auckland.24 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandSexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schoolsVictim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'24 Jun 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A tussle over a corpse': Vector's private prosecution over alleged $1m fraudA rare private prosecution trial against a corporate is due to be held next year.23 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMoney-hungry women out 'to destroy' Arthur Thomas with allegations, defence claimsClosing arguments have been heard in the historical sex offending trial of Arthur Thomas.23 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandDilworth case: Ross Browne's new chargesFormer Dilworth chaplain's charges now include new objectionable material allegation.23 Jun 01:46 AM
New ZealandCharges laid: Media outlet accused of Family Court breach after baby uplift storyThe report related to the "reverse uplift" of a baby by police and Oranga Tamariki.22 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandLake Alice use of electric shocks on children 'cruel and barbaric' - nursePsychiatric nurse Brian Stabb worked at Lake Alice hospital in the 1970s.21 Jun 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHigh Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwCJudge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.21 Jun 05:38 AM