New ZealandSupreme Court to consider importance of mana in Peter Ellis caseThe bizarre case includes claims of satanic rituals and torture against children.24 Jun 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourtroom overhaul: A fair go for rape complainants or a pathway to miscarriages of justice?Supporters say proposals are much needed but opponents say they would jail the innocent.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriving conviction quashed after 13 lawyers didn't answer the phoneNone of the 13 lawyers called answered.23 Jun 08:24 AM
New Zealand$59m divorce case under way: Husband 'dragging the chain' over $700k paymentLawyer accuses husband of 'dragging the chain' over a $700,000 payment.22 Jun 12:49 AM
New ZealandKiwi vineyard owner losses appeal, ordered to pay Las Vegas execsGlenn Schaeffer was ordered to fork out US$2.3 million ($3.3m) to two US executives.10 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandUnrepentant meth dealer: Why he's stuck with a 28-year prison stretchDrug dealer's sentence stands despite Court of Appeal guideline shift.05 Jun 03:36 AM
Banking and finance'As good as John Key': Bragging trader used stolen millions to fund luxury lifeSteven Robertson used stolen millions to fund a luxury, jet-setting lifestyle.05 Jun 03:06 AM
New ZealandOperation Ark: Nearly $14m of assets forfeited by drug ring over 10 yearsFinal ruling totals $13.8m in seized assets nearly 10 years after first arrest.28 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandFormer trustee of Far North Māori fund Stephen Henare's appeal failsStephen Henare used the Trust money to fund his gambling and expensive luxuries.28 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandJailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cutJudge: Killing "callous and brutal murder of defenceless and highly vulnerable infant".24 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandSweet shop to sweatshop - wife released from prisonStaff thought they might die from overwork, wife leaves prison after less than 12 months.22 May 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGlobal drug conspiracy: Polish man loses appeal as father awaits Auckland trialRalph Wilk's father was extradited from Venezuela and now awaits trial.20 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCrown appeals child killer Benny Haerewa's sentenceOffender could "explode" if he didn't get what he wanted, prosecutor says.14 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandDuo who sued PM claiming illegal lockdown 'detention' namedThe pair had sought name suppression, citing death threats and safety risks.13 May 03:46 AM
New Zealand'They were waiting for me to die': Double-killer threatens legal action to move prisons'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor says lack of support a national problem.09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$2.5 million meth bust: Second chance for offenderThe judges said Uriah Wirihana had showed rehabilitation since his sentencing.08 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind barsThe Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.03 May 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi mum of 9 jailed for 'sadistic' abuse of kids has prison sentence quashedThe woman's case will return to the District Court where she will be resentenced.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble killer on hunger strike after bizarre medication request deniedWork and Income killer Russell Tully is refusing food behind bars.02 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandDuo lose appeal in lawsuit against Jacinda Ardern over lockdownThe lawfulness of the lockdown should be tested at a judicial review, CoA president says.01 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandLabour Party summer camp case: Suppression fight continuesThe young man's suppression was due to lapse today unless another appeal was filed.30 Apr 09:20 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's double-murder case heading back to courtDavid Tamihere was convicted in 1990 of the murder of two Swedish tourists.21 Apr 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFuture of seabed mining hanging in the balanceMining company must decide how to proceed with project, opponents vow to fight on.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt denies appeal to woman who stalked, harassed ex for 13 yearsWoman was convicted after 13-year-long campaign of intimidation and abuse.08 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandJury trials suspension pushed out amid alert-level uncertaintyThe Courts have also ramped up their technology to allow for remote hearings.08 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandLabour Party summer camp case: High Court dismisses suppression bidOffender reached a plea deal with prosecutors; gets interim suppression pending appeal.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandColin Craig wins defamation bout with John StringerStringer sought damages amounting to a total of over $3.5 million.07 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCourt of Appeal rules in favour of mother who fled AustraliaMothers who flee domestic violence in other countries are set to have greater rights.05 Apr 11:48 PM
CrimeTrial judge improperly directed jury on self-defenceCourt of Appeal orders a re-trial for Northlander who allegedly wounded his neighbour.05 Apr 11:00 PM
EnvironmentCourt upholds decision to quash seabed mining applicationAppeal Court decision adds hurdles to future applications to mine the seabed.03 Apr 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rulesSome firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: What court hearings will continue during lockdown?Chief Justice: "For the rest of this week courts will operate only in the priority areas."24 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Supreme Court and many other courts to close doorsA halt to proceedings in several courts has been announced by the country's Chief Justice.23 Mar 07:04 AM
New ZealandWife killer's chilling account of murder revealed in failed appeal bidEphraim Beazley killed his ex-wife as she held their young son.18 Mar 08:45 PM
