New ZealandMultimillionaire paedophile released from prisonMartin Lawes was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. He spent 18 months behind bars.31 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 60,000 court events to be postponed by pandemicHygiene officers have been posted to each court, while infrared scanners are also coming.27 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandLife in prison looms for mosque gunmanLegal expert explains what happens next in the sentencing process of the mosque shooter.26 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Courts tighten access as people breach lockdownAll people attending court may be required to show identification.26 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandWill the Christchurch terrorist and mosque killer be deported?Some wonder if the mass shooter will be the first to be sentenced to life without parole.26 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandKurt Bayer: 'I've never experienced anything like this' - March 15 killer's shock guilty pleasHaving covered some 50 murder trials in my life, I'd never experienced anything like this.26 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rulesSome firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Call to lower prison population to combat spread of virus"The potential for the spread of coronavirus is incredibly high."26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow mosque gunman's shock guilty plea unfoldedNo victims or survivors knew the gunman was going to plead guilty today.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Why did he do it?': Survivors on mosque gunman's guilty pleaBrenton Tarrant showed no emotion as he pleaded guilty to all charges.26 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt murderer Nika Abraham refused paroleKiller, who has been denied parole a number of times, 'remains an undue risk'.25 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Court to continue during lockdown if 'liberty' affectedThe wheels of justice will continue to turn during the lockdown - at least in part.25 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus lockdown: Can kids in shared custody move between homes?In some cases a child may have to stay with one parent for the entire lockdown.25 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThree men charged with Auckland murders appear in courtIt was an unusual hearing in the High Court today as justice continues in lockdown.24 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What court hearings will continue during lockdown?Chief Justice: "For the rest of this week courts will operate only in the priority areas."24 Mar 12:10 AM
PoliticsCoronavirus: Chief Coroner prepared for the worstDoctors are encouraged to issue a cause of death certificate in fatal Covid-19 cases.23 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Supreme Court and many other courts to close doorsA halt to proceedings in several courts has been announced by the country's Chief Justice.23 Mar 07:04 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Lawyers seek answers on whether courts continue in lockdown"We know you are all anxious following the Prime Minister's announcement today."23 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: A sick juror but judge refused to stop trialLawyer argued jurors would "rush to justice" to escape the confines of their close spaces.22 Mar 10:15 PM
All BlacksFormer All Black has charges dismissedByron Kelleher faced charges of assault and wilful damage after a fracas last year.19 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandRed herring? Suspected Coronavirus case held at police station doesn't have virusThe man had actually returned a negative test result before he was arrested.19 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandHog-tied: Manslaughter verdicts over Sandringham home invasion death'Whichever way you look at it this case is a cautionary tale.'19 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Which high-profile jury trials are postponed by the pandemic?Several big trials will now be postponed because of the health crisis.18 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandAppeal allowed: Convicted killer has jail term reducedUeta Vea, armed with a machete, had ambushed Laulimu Liuasi in his home.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandMurder accused objects to video court appearance due to Covid-19Three other men are due to appear in court over the alleged murder.18 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Jury trials suspended for two monthsThe outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand, which has 20 cases, is behind the decision.18 Mar 05:50 AM
New ZealandGrace Millane's killer appeals murder conviction and jail sentenceThe man was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of the backpacker.17 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandWoman forced to relive trauma three times after Corrections botch-upSusan has been made to relive her ordeal three times by Corrections staff.17 Mar 04:04 AM
New ZealandMurdered by his teen babysitter: Mother found son, 9, with knife in stomach'What would you do if I killed someone?' accused messaged three friends on Snapchat.17 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandPolice rape trial: Prosecutor says accused cop 'hid evidence'Court hears police officer accused of sexual violation "hid evidence" and lied.16 Mar 10:45 PM
New ZealandGraeme Burton prison attack: Senior gang member sentenced to preventive detentionBurton was left in a life-threatening condition and now suffers from diminished vision.16 Mar 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Be careful what you say': Cop says he felt pressure in police rape investigationPolice officer says he saw "flirting" between accused cop and complainant.16 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandRejected: Man who fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz fails in sentence appeal bidMan who beat a teen to death at an Auckland CBD intersection fails in appeal bid.15 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandSandringham home invasion murder trial: 'I didn't think he was going to die'Murder accused says "everything happened so fast" the night he invaded the victim's home.12 Mar 01:30 AM
