PremiumPremiumNew ZealandControversial University of Auckland law school merger canned Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater today told staff the merger had been 'paused'. 05 Jun 05:12 AM
BusinessSchool lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasionThe Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
Crime'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his motherHe confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.04 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandSenior aide resigns amid allegations of secret recordings with sex workersThe Prime Minister's office learned of the issue only after a media inquiry.04 Jun 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal estate agent Ollie Wall and agency must apologise after complaintReal Estate Authority committee decision: complainants' names, address suppressed in case.04 Jun 05:11 AM
World'Brought it back up': Erin Patterson's cake confession in murder trialShe confessed to lying about cancer concerns to gain support from in-laws.04 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDon Brash v Matthew Hooton: High Court hears Brash wants 'unreserved apology'The columnist wants the lawsuit thrown out in the defamation case.04 Jun 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
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 ZealandTop cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.03 Jun 02:48 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
New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
New ZealandMedia fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable materialThe material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 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 Zealand'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircutA bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court. 30 May 10:00 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consentFresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.30 May 05:00 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
PoliticsAct MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.30 May 04:59 AM
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
New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon gets parole but banned from CanterburyIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.29 May 10:21 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
World'Consistent with a phone': Alleged killer's lawyer questions police searchA black object on Erin Patterson's window sill could be her missing phone, lawyer says.29 May 08:37 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
New ZealandWhakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional chargesRickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.28 May 06:00 AM
BusinessUsed car dealer ordered to pay hundreds of thousands after key loan info missingWellington firm El Cheapo Cars was sentenced in the Porirua District Court. 28 May 04:14 AM
PoliticsDogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashedRegulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.27 May 10:50 PM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandFighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to policeOver 30 fighters competed in an unregulated Auckland backyard event.27 May 06:49 AM
