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
New ZealandBDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignoredWoman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her. 03 Jun 05:17 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
PremiumPremiumProperty'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.03 Jun 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishesGovernment ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.02 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Regime of corruption': Divisive election to choose judges by voteVoter turnout was about 13% of 100 million eligible voters.02 Jun 07:13 AM
World'The defence will call Erin Patterson': Alleged poisoner to testifyShe has chosen to take the stand and give evidence at her triple-murder trial.02 Jun 06:34 AM
CrimeTensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four daysDirector Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.02 Jun 04:00 AM
WorldAustralian mum accused of killing 3yo daughter dies in prisonLauren Flanigan, 32, was found unresponsive in her cell days after the incident.02 Jun 01:03 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
CrimeChurch-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicateHe was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.01 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman stole stranger's identity to create a fictitious carer and claim benefitsDiane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.01 Jun 02:00 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
New ZealandCouple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window disputeThey won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.31 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandJailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years agoMichael Scott Wallace is now eligible for parole after murdering Birgit Brauer in 2005.30 May 11:00 PM
WorldComedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to five sexual offencesComedian and actor's trial is set for June 3, 2026, and may last four to five weeks.30 May 09:56 PM
WorldErin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in courtMessages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.30 May 09:06 AM
WorldSecond former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmareShe alleged Diddy committed violence, including sexual assault.30 May 06:01 AM
Crime'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yoA rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.30 May 02:25 AM
CrimeConfessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plotA senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.29 May 11:56 PM
WorldMother jailed for life for selling daughter, 6, to healerThe public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.29 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.29 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughterThe jury deliberated for almost three days in case where the victim had 16 head injuries.29 May 04:27 AM
WorldUS to revoke visas for Chinese students linked to Communist PartyNew visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.29 May 03:12 AM
Crime'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidenceJudge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.29 May 02:00 AM
WorldRetired surgeon jailed for 20 years in France's largest paedophile trialThe surgeon was sentenced for assaulting 299 victims, who were almost all children.28 May 08:56 PM
Crime'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence 'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.28 May 05:00 PM
CrimeComanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's familyA prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.28 May 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payoutsThe law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.28 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prisonNatalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.27 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kidsA judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.27 May 04:57 AM
CrimeWhy young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture caseHe arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.27 May 02:31 AM
