New ZealandManukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.23 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandVictims of coercive relationships likely to normalise behaviour, survey revealsA victims advocate says New Zealanders need help recognising coercive control.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of jurors failing to show up for trials, fears Covid is to blame"We've had a second week with Wellington where it's a concern and it remains a concern."13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'So, this is my story. This is how I die': Mall victim's survival, her hero - and why she feels terror attack has been forgottenShe looked into the eyes of Ahamed Samsudeen as he stabbed her, and saw nothing.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contactThe lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.09 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandDefendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for CovidWhangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison02 Feb 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to WellingtonAn 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlightsFight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.27 Jan 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Fisher: 10 years of Megaupload, 10 things we learnedThe Herald's David Fisher on a decade of Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload case.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New ZealandEstimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex-assault victim's 'horrible' wait - thousands of trials crippled by CovidMore than 44,000 court proceedings and 400 jury trials have been delayed due to Covid-19.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up finesHow many of us aren't paying our fines?05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinctIssues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.04 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConfiscated: Look what people try to smuggle into courtLook at what people are trying to take into court with them.04 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hit them where it hurts': Gangs, crime kingpins targeted in new crackdownBid to seize more assets could conflict with Bill of Rights Act, Minister warned.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeCovid-19 disrupts trials, but Chief Justice's Office says 'no backlog'Since August 17 jury trial events in Napier District Court have been disrupted.12 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessLandlords and tenants divided over rent relief billRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ are at odds with the Property Council NZ.27 Oct 05:23 AM
New ZealandFatal combination: Speed, alcohol, cannabis and lack of sleepTyson O'Neil was 16 with no driver's licence when crashed a stolen car.19 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declinedThe double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.18 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why are we not reducing violent crime?OPINION: Kushlan Sugathapala asks why NZ keeps releasing prisoners without rehabilitation.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Public health crisis' calls to overhaul booze lawsHealth leaders are calling for changes to laws around the substance more deadly than meth.10 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'My details were given to a murderer': Justice Ministry's privacy 'shocker'There was reportedly no warning on the five-page form.26 Sep 07:32 PM
New Zealand'We know there are gaps': Abortion providers to report patient info to Ministry of HealthNew reporting regulations for abortion providers aimed at improving services.24 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Very necessary': Taliban vows to bring back executions, warns world of interferingPunishments like executions and amputations of hands to return under Taliban rule.23 Sep 07:22 PM
KahuPākehā granted name suppression three times as often as MāoriAuckland couple who breached lockdown to go to Wānaka throws spotlight on suppression.15 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'They are forced:' Churches at odds on conversion therapyConversion therapy involves attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.15 Sep 04:06 AM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandPrisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole BoardRehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.10 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandNew 'Corrections-made currency' causing chaos in NZ prisonsIf the nicotine lozenges aren't handed over, prisoners are threatened or even attacked.09 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandJustice survey: Cybercrime and sex attack victims reluctant to involve policeMore assaults are being reported to police but vehicle crime leads the way.05 Aug 09:27 PM
New Zealand'14 months living in limbo': Call for protection order lost in delaysThe court didn't tell a Wellington woman her hearing date had been set.03 Aug 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTrust trouble: Hiding property, assets from the ex will get harder - what to watch forMisusing a trust to hide relationship property from a spouse is likely to become harder.02 Aug 05:20 AM
