New ZealandBusinessman faked firms to claim $1.8m Covid subsidies, funding luxury lifestyleSFO boss Karen Chang described Im’s offending as 'deliberate and wide-reaching'. 19 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandMidwife criticised after fatal oversight leaves mum alone in rural home without powerThe investigation took more than four years, adding to the family's distress.19 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply traumatic': Two years since Loafers Lodge fire tragedyThe building remains unchanged, and its future is still uncertain.15 May 07:08 PM
CrimeThe 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.15 May 01:00 AM
WorldWhy man who fatally mowed down cop says he's not guiltyProsecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hinton, age 38.14 May 10:01 PM
WorldGraphic photos shown as Diddy’s ex testifies in sex trafficking trialCassie feared blackmail videos would ruin her singing career.14 May 08:43 PM
WorldMenendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencingA parole board decision is set for next month, with a hearing on June 13.14 May 08:09 PM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Remain unemployable': Ex-TVNZ host's court bid to resolve work disputeKamahl Santamaria's case moved to the Employment Court for faster resolution.14 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Havoc’: The bosses banned from NZ companies - some for lifeBankruptcy? Fraud conviction? For some, this is no barrier to running a bad business.14 May 05:01 PM
PropertyLandlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped insideThe landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.14 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyerHis actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.14 May 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'Small change': Lamborghini-driving security boss fined $1000, banned from hiring migrantsFour workers claimed they paid between $10,000 and $50,000 cash for visas to work in NZ.14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.14 May 02:18 AM
WorldMenendez brothers resentenced over parents' murders, parole possibleAn LA judge resentenced the Menendez brothers to 50 years to life, allowing parole. 14 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandInland Revenue cracks down on $2.3b student loan debt, arrests at borderInland Revenue has collected $207 million from overseas borrowers since July.13 May 07:23 AM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.12 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Crown alleges woman's Facebook messages incited man's murderBut the woman's lawyer said the murder would have happened regardless.12 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandDriver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laidThe Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.12 May 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet jobOn the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.12 May 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.12 May 02:36 AM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan propertiesNew builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldAlleged killer grandma appears in court after death of two grandsonsThe woman accused of murder was denied bail by an Australian court.10 May 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Lost the life I had': Woman wants accountability after being left partially paralysed Tracy Jarman ended up in a wheelchair after an operation on her spine in 2021. 10 May 02:00 AM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
WorldWatch: AI video of road rage victim used in court, killer gets max sentenceWoman used AI to create a victim impact statement of her deceased brother.09 May 07:23 AM
World'Very negative': Son of alleged mushroom poisoner shares claims about parents in courtHe found her building Lego hours after serving the deadly meal.09 May 06:50 AM
CrimeAvondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppressionName suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.09 May 05:38 AM
