WorldCourt rules Trump pick Habba unlawfully appointed top New Jersey prosecutorThe ruling may affect similar Trump-era interim prosecutor appointments.01 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark Foundation urges consent law overhaul and deepfake ban amid assault crisisNearly one in four NZ adults report having experienced a sexual assault in their lifetime.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips case: Media challenge court-imposed reporting restrictionsMedia organisations launched an appeal against heavy suppression around the case today.01 Dec 06:36 AM
Crime'They trusted this man:' Stonemason pocketed $124k from small family businessColin Gillies created fake invoices with his personal bank details to intercept the money.01 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldHome Improvement child star arrested over probation breachHis girlfriend was also arrested and faces five separate criminal charges.01 Dec 02:02 AM
Crime'Not safe around children': Former candidate convicted of paedophilia fights for suppressionHe acknowledged his name suppression bid is doomed but has appealed anyway.30 Nov 07:00 PM
CrimeJudge shows mercy after recidivist robber expresses wish to remove gang face tattooShontayne Solomon waited in his car as bandits carried out a violent robbery.30 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTraffic jam: Man charged with blocking motorway to film music video NY Times: Vehicles blocked the lanes, with the closed highway creating a makeshift stage.30 Nov 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable:' Dead man's sister told off by judge for reading pre-approved statementThe judge then made the rare move of not letting Paula Beilby back into the courtroom.29 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandMan raped his wife soon after their arranged marriage, now he will be deportedThe man claimed he did not know that he needed his wife to consent to have sex.29 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm proud of her:' How a dying woman's wage battle became her final act of advocacyTracey Richardson says her daughter's ERA victory brings justice after heartbreak.29 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan banned from taking seafood for 3 years after misusing his customary rights Jonathan Moon issued permits for collecting seafood outside of his area for 10 years.28 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandTradie ripped off 12 clients by taking deposits but not doing the workOne of the victims took out a loan to hire Jason Lambert and is still paying it off.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandCitizen's arrest: Sick of waiting for police, assault victim took matters into own handsHe called police as he entered the man's property saying he was making a citizen's arrest.28 Nov 04:00 AM
KahuPain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting deathEru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused reveals social media password was 'bad boy killer'Rakai Thompson has been accused of murdering his friend Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.28 Nov 12:11 AM
WorldGuardsmen fighting for life after DC shootingAndrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Beckstrom, 20, were shot metres from the White House.27 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandPhillips children 'deserve to know' who tried to help them - Judith Collins Justice Simon Moore KC will examine every agency involved before the kids vanished.27 Nov 08:41 PM
New ZealandMurder-accused claims he was armed with knife because he'd been making a steak sandwichRakai Thompson used the knife to stab his friend but says it was in self-defence.27 Nov 07:50 AM
CrimeHow a fake pillow business fooled investors and led to prison time for fraudsterJudge Pippa Sinclair cut the jail term by 15% for trauma experienced in a Zimbabwe prison.27 Nov 07:00 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors' details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again. 27 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandStudent rapist’s appeal bid over Dunedin hall attack thrown outJudges said his seven-year starting point properly reflected the case facts.26 Nov 10:55 PM
WorldJudge ends Georgia election case against TrumpProsecutor Pete Skandalakis argued it belonged in federal court, not state.26 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldLiverpool parade attacker pleads guilty to injuring 134 fansThe 54-year-old’s guilty plea came as prosecutors prepared to present evidence.26 Nov 05:51 PM
AucklandJury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knifeThe jury was unable to reach unanimous verdicts after nearly seven hours' deliberation. 26 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldUS seeks retrial of main suspect in 1979 murder of 6-year-oldPedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 but freed after his appeal was upheld.26 Nov 04:25 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldBrazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bidThe 27-year term follows his conviction over a 2022 coup and plot to kill Lula.25 Nov 08:40 PM
WorldSecond teen charged over fatal Sydney stabbingLocal electorate member says knife crime is 'rampant' and asks for tougher NSW laws.25 Nov 08:20 PM
WorldJury trials to be axed for most crimes under UK's proposed court overhaulAs many as 75% of trials could be heard by a judge sitting alone.25 Nov 05:33 PM
AucklandTenants fought for lives after 'soldier' stormed house in Akl homicide caseThe jury has begun deliberating whether the couple are guilty or acted in self-defence.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is all your fault': Emotion takes hold as footage of teen's alleged murder plays at trialRakai Thompson has been accused of murdering his young friend, Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley.25 Nov 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBiggest fine of the year: Real estate agent hit with $10,000 penalty for misuse of vendor funds"If I have made any mistake, I am happy to do anything to rectify it," Lillian Chen said.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSecond court launches specialist list to cut delays for mentally impaired defendantsGisborne joins Auckland as only the second court with this specialist list.25 Nov 03:00 AM