EmploymentEx-police worker to pay cops' legal costsPolice have spent at least $840,000 defending claims made by one of its former workers.10 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandFighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prisonMeth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake psychiatrist says he was qualified for Waikato Hospital jobMohamed Shakeel Siddiqui was arrested in July 2015 with the help of the FBI.07 May 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLargest meth factory ringleader wants day in courtBrownie Harding oversaw the largest methamphetamine lab in New Zealand.06 May 06:18 PM
CrimeCourt delays amid review of P-dealing penaltiesPeople waiting in custody as meth sentencings are delayed in Hawke's Bay.03 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOwner who claimed building wasn't leaky ordered to pay $500k in repairsCompany ordered to pay repair costs after falsely claiming the house was not leaky.03 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandEminem and National Party case reaches Supreme CourtHow much National should have to pay for the breach may go to appeal again.02 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandLundy appeal focuses on brain tissueThe Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.01 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandDrug use revealed: The staggering amount of meth Kiwis take every dayMeth still NZ's drug of choice, according to wastewater testing.30 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandBig Read: The battle for Shelly BayFresh consent for development at Shelly Bay is expected to be lodged imminently.17 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandMystery donations for battle over Shelly BayFinancial statements show at least a quarter of a million dollars has been donated.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Schoolboy joke gone wrong': Councillor appeals indecent assault convictionLawyer says measuring tactic was an error that risked a miscarriage of justice.08 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandYoung solo mum to remain in jail for prostituting teenMonika Kelly will serve her prison sentence after sexually exploiting a 14-year-old.31 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandDead Soviet soldier had previous standoff with armed copsTroy Dubovskiy is being investigated for potential links to the Christchurch attacks.29 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandRemorseless abuser sees prison appeal dismissedKevin Everett hit Leeanne Hart across the head, causing her to die from a brain bleed.25 Mar 11:28 PM
Business'A broken and flawed man': NZ's biggest fraudster stays in prisonHe was jailed for a decade after defrauding more than 700 clients of $115.5 million.25 Mar 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Predator' Rewa jailed for life for Susan Burdett murderMalcolm Rewa bludgeoned Susan Burdett to death with a baseball bat, a jury concluded.25 Mar 08:40 PM
ConstructionMainzeal's Richard Yan to appeal High Court rulingRichard Yan will appeal decision, and other parties expected to join him.24 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandFormer Appeal Court judge to head NZ Media CouncilThe Honourable Raynor Asher will take over from Sir John Hansen in July.19 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandJudges: Dotcom cannot appeal, must pay USA Dotcom appeal bid halted and he must pay United States $2500.14 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandH-Files: Gum digger killed with an axeYouth was acquitted of murdering George Crewe near Whangarei in 1932.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMark Lundy seeks final chance to appeal murder convictionsLundy funeral scene "folklore in New Zealand" - defence lawyer to appeal judges06 Mar 07:09 PM
New ZealandReal Estate Authority in minister's sights over sex offender's licenceMinister to look into case of child sex offender who was granted real estate licence03 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandChild sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agentSex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMalcolm Rewa to appeal murder convictionMalcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.28 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandSexually-exploited 14-year-old 'worldly', lawyer saysThe victim said Kelly took her in at a challenging time and exploited her.27 Feb 10:10 PM
New ZealandCameron Slater's claims of ill-health challenged by defamed victimThe businessman who sued Cameron Slater and won casts doubt on extent of stroke damage.26 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandUber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deportedCourt of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.25 Feb 02:21 AM
Banking and financeBanker and lawyer appeal jail terms over $54m mortgage fraudThe scheme involved bribing bankers to approve fraudulent home loans.25 Feb 12:20 AM
KahuPaper license, bad rego: Supreme Court dismisses Māori jurisdiction challengeMichael Main's driver's licence was just a piece of paper with a name and "Māori" on it.18 Feb 01:35 AM
BusinessDate set for next stage of Feltex court dramaLead plaintiff Eric Houghton cleared to return.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi athlete's extradition fight over sex chargesA Kiwi man faces extradition to Australia over alleged crimes when he was a 14-year-old.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCTV design boss still fightingAlan Reay's lawyer confirms appeal against High Court decision.31 Jan 11:50 PM
