New Zealand'Non-human life forms' can't be inventors under patent lawThe law doesn't cater for 'life forms other than human beings'.21 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDistracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriendOhorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.21 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandProperty split: 'Abusive' man must sell houses, give half of proceeds to mum of his four kidsMan tried to claim woman's jail term was a 'separation' which affected property rights.20 Mar 04:32 PM
New Zealand'You were at fault': Judge sets sex offender straight after victim blamed for his assault“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious violence': Blow from baseball bat snaps victim's arm'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH2 merging-lane death: Woman loses appeal over convictionLucilla Brunt's conviction of careless driving causing death will stay on her record.20 Mar 03:44 AM
New Zealand'No idea': Gang wannabe claims he didn't know of knifeJustin Burke helped carry out a 'hiding' but claims he didn't know it would end in death.20 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandPatient dies after colonoscopy goes horribly wrongThe surgical team was unaware the patient had a lung removed 10 years earlier.20 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for man who attacked lawyerThe 36-year-old travel agent admitted to the violent assault.19 Mar 10:17 PM
New Zealand'It seems perverse': Family violence 'normalised' in tribunal decisionsMigrants trying to escape family violence face strict criteria in battle to stay in NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's hidden cameras capture ex-partner in compromising positions“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”15 Mar 04:56 PM
New ZealandViolent offender vows to change for his children“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rantTeen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.14 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandTrusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claimsSinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.13 Mar 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Taken too soon': Man accused of drug driving in crash that killed passengerA young dad was killed when the car he was a passenger in smashed into a parked truck.13 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandSpending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobesThere was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.10 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandMum and young daughter flee police at 150km/hZyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.10 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jailCharlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.10 Mar 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia coverACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.09 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandAccess to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandInvestigations extended to scrutinise Cyclone Gabrielle forestry slashInvestigators looking at Cyclone Hale damage now considering effects of Gabrielle.09 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandStrip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommendsA huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.09 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandMother-of-two sobs as she's jailed for knuckle-duster assaultAndrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.08 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCovid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delayNurse had no history of heart problems before she died.07 Mar 11:26 PM
CrimeSnapchat upload of child sexual abuse exposes offenderDeemed a low risk for reoffending, the man was given nine months' home detention.07 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandDoctor concedes 'flirty' texts with junior went too farDoctor who told junior she was "more fun to text than in real life" loses job.07 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Meth more common': SPCA calls for end to greyhound racingAnimal welfare activists want the tote closed on the sport after ongoing meth detections.07 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandGP says money for sex with patient proposition was testThe doctor 'hypothetically' asked another patient if she would have sex for money.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandDad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partnerDad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.07 Mar 03:40 AM
PoliticsSecond senior public servant (and former Labour Minister) offers to resign; Govt taking adviceNational Party leader Christopher Luxon says Labour should accept Maharey resignation.06 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandMan filmed himself violating children in public changing roomsThe 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.06 Mar 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Ow, it hurts': Teacher 'tweaked' ear of preschooler after he smeared faeces on himself'These are called ears and they aren’t painted on so please use them,' teacher told child.06 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Repeated dishonesty’: Doctor forged document saying she passed examThe doctor forged a letter saying she'd passed the surgical test, despite not showing up.06 Mar 05:00 AM
