New ZealandAdult film actress v Cossie Club neighbour war: More court action likely as landlord defends Lisa LewisIt is understood that the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club is appealing the case.20 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandNeighbourly war: Adult film actress awarded $10K after 'insidious' behaviour by Cosmopolitan ClubLisa Lewis said club patrons aimed fireworks at her front gate and egged her property.19 Apr 09:27 AM
New Zealand'Years of heartbreak': Family torn apart in dispute over holiday bachFamily ties unravelled by brothers' dispute over bach built by a labour of love.16 Apr 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoNearly 80 per cent of complaints against lawyers not upheld, report revealsThe Law Society is working on way to improve the timeliness of its complaints' process.27 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldBlack women feel sting of 'traumatising' Supreme Court nominee hearingsKetanji Brown Jackson had to endure hours of public scrutiny from sceptics.26 Mar 10:45 PM
TalanoaCourt finds former Samoa PM guilty of contemptTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been found guilty of contempt of court.23 Mar 07:07 AM
New ZealandWellington musician wins defamation case over livestreamed claimsJudge rules claims were 'plainly defamatory'.23 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandEx-Conservatives leader Colin Craig needed chaperone due to affair suspicions, ex-ally testifiesColin Craig is seeking damages from former party board member John Stringer.21 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: When is a trust protected from a new marriage?Family trusts are a stable of New Zealand property ownership - but are they bulletproof?18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMāori Law Society to help sacked workerWorker dismissed over vaccination status will challenge using principles of tikanga.16 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Campaign of lies': Another defamation trial begins for ousted Conservatives leader Colin CraigFormer party leader again plans to argue he didn't sexually harass Rachel MacGregor.14 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managedAndy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'David vs Goliath': Disappearing dentist found guilty of professional misconductAl-Mozany said managing an Auckland practice from Australia was a "mistake".09 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClimate Change Commission on trial - what happens nextEither way, the ball will eventually swing back to the Government06 Mar 02:00 AM
EnvironmentLawyers challenge Climate Change Commission's advice on emissions reductionThey say the advice is inconsistent with holding warming to 1.5C - the critical threshold.27 Feb 09:04 PM
OpinionOpinion: The Prince Andrew question the Queen needs to answerCOMMENT: There is one question today when it comes to the sordid tale of Prince Andrew.16 Feb 01:27 AM
RoyalsQueen to help pay for $24m Prince Andrew settlementThe Queen has already privately funded the Duke's legal fight.15 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCourt told returning citizens were always 'at the heart' of MIQ systemThe judicial review of the MIQ system has wrapped but a decision could be a long time off.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandStories of MIQ heartache as Grounded Kiwis launch legal challenge'You need people to ask the hard questions."' - Grounded Kiwis' day in court arrives.14 Feb 06:30 AM
WorldAussie tradie's huge bill after cruise threesome, five-day 'isolation'NSW Court of Appeal heard Rawlings was 28 when he was held in isolation.07 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandA long road to justice over $83,000 sportscarIt's a bumpy road for a luxury sportscar owner who's in a legal battle with the dealer.26 Jan 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise caseThe vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKennedy Point Marina protesters challenge injunctionProtestors on a hikoi from ferry terminal to High Court this morning.19 Jan 04:37 AM
RoyalsHarry's demands could expose royal security details in courtInformation about royal security is so secret it's never been discussed in public before.19 Jan 12:45 AM
New ZealandParents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kidsGroup says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.17 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetired judge issues blunt America's Cup warning to squadronFresh legal warnings for RNZYS if it tries to take the America's Cup offshore.22 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council wins landmark appeal to take possession of quake-prone buildingsCouncil can now undertake seismic work and charge the cost back to the building owners.15 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandJudge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau OraCourt showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.25 Nov 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRemuera neighbours halt nearly-finished apartments'It is absolutely horrific. It looks like a motel block,' says one neighbour.17 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandDoctor under investigation after controversial Covid videos fights to halt investigationHer lawyer argues she was presenting as a doctor in a personal capacity.17 Nov 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquidators to pay creditors $56,000 for fees 'not reasonably incurred'The High Court noted some of the expenses the liquidator claimed remained unexplained.15 Nov 04:23 AM
RoyalsTexts spark trouble for Meghan in court appealText exchange shared in court reveals more than the Duchess of Sussex would have wanted.13 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredible': Child sex abuse survivor finally gets justice - by secretly recording abuser's confessionHe says his case points to an unequal and discriminatory justice system.13 Nov 05:28 AM