New ZealandTrio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carparkThe trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.02 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandTribal Huk gang leader appeals axe attack convictionPink's lawyer said the judge did not adequately warn the jury about misidentification.02 May 01:30 AM
CrimeDunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentenceKeats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.29 Apr 08:17 PM
CrimeJury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdictsPreviously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,28 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandSex offender asks for convictions to be quashedJudges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.26 Apr 12:46 AM
CrimeService station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised menMan's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.25 Apr 02:02 AM
CrimeMan says he is unjustly in custody and is not who the State claimsNorthland man Jay Maui Wallace says he is not answerable to the State or its courts.19 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandJustice William Young retires from Supreme CourtJustice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rulesLawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.13 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandMaunga authority decides to appeal tree felling refusalThe Tūpuna Maunga Authority wants to replace 345 exotic trees with 13,000 native ones.30 Mar 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeRehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of AppealMeth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandRejected: Engineer's final legal bid after US polo star's death failsCase relates to 2018 death of Lauren Biddle at Christchurch hillside mansion.09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandA billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consentA Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.09 Mar 12:50 AM
CrimeKiller Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his nieceNow the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.08 Feb 10:13 PM
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 ZealandSex worker killer loses Quran claimSainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.08 Dec 10:16 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
New ZealandSex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CDGambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.28 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeFrenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and CustomsCultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.23 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandMan who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reducedNorthland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessFinance firm, son and mum operators appeal fines for hiding mogul's NZ millionsThe funds traced back to a wealthy businessman accused of running a pyramid scheme.04 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind barsCrown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.28 Oct 02:49 AM
New ZealandSchizophrenic man convicted of indecent assault walks free after Supreme Court overturns judgementDaniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek. 28 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murderCharge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.25 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandCourt of appeal rejects Northland man's plea to hold big business to account for climate change emissionsNorthlander loses appeal to get courts to get industries to reduce greenhouse gases21 Oct 06:17 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
KiwiSaverPolice fail in attempt to seize fraudster's KiwiSaver fundsJoanne Harrison defrauded the Ministry of Transport of just over $780,000.18 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandPeter Ellis' appeal to be heard from beyond the grave in landmark caseThe appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandmark quake ruling: Insurer to contact 3000 homeowners about $300m compensationInsurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.20 Sep 10:16 PM
AgribusinessDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into ChinaBillions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.08 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appealRaymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessProminent businessman freed on bail after nearly three months behind barsThe businessman's appeal was due to be heard next week in Wellington but has been delayed.16 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Baby Royal' killer loses appeal against sentence, minimum sentenceSurender Mehrok was jailed for the manslaughter of a 14-week-old boy.05 Aug 11:36 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialistUK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.02 Aug 11:23 PM
