New Zealand"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findingsAlan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandDeath in recliner chair: Wife's manslaughter conviction appeal failsThe wife of a man who died following neglect has failed to overturn her conviction.17 Nov 12:20 AM
New ZealandBlack Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coronerProposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.16 Nov 11:42 PM
New Zealand$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attackThe council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking news': Victim's partner wanted killer to serve timeDallas Hohua might only have to serve two years for the manslaughter.16 Nov 03:39 AM
New ZealandControversial IHC bath ban continues after 14 monthsDisabilities advocate lays complaint with Ombudsman and United Nations over bath ban.16 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandName suppression granted to prominent defendant after protection order breachedProtecting the victims outweighed justice principles to name the defendant, judge rules.15 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandDrug addict told counsellor he was in rehab to get a sentence discountShawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother important in preserving boy's ties to whānauGrandmother's affectionate, loving relationship with grandson too important to lose.10 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Strange, eh': Black Power president challenges manslaughter convictionDid Damien Kuru's calm exterior show he sanctioned a hit against a rival?08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSenior lawyer sends junior counsel to 'high-stakes' sentencingHis actions, which delayed the meth-dealing case, have been referred to the Law Society.08 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandPyramid scheme: Court orders $18,000 investment to be paid back to victimTionly Fatukala invested her money after being promised a three-to-one return.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProspect's devotion to Black Power inked across face as he appears for sentencingProspect Anthony Newton's loyalty to becoming a Black Power member visible for all to see.06 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Compliments to the chef': Four Hells Angels on trial for role in alleged meth ringOperation Buckle continues to squeeze the Hells Angels.03 Nov 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Disruptive and scandalous': Lawyer and former uni lecturer struck off and finedCaroline Sawyer accused the court system of enabling drugs and child pornography.01 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandWoman rejected from job because her mum worked in the same team wins $10kThe woman hadn't disclosed that her mother worked in the same team.31 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist to spend Christmas outside of wireHe was on parole for rape, only to rape again. Now his lengthy prison term has expired.31 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandNZDF U-turn: Sergeant charged over alleged drunken assaultTwo years after a soldier complained she was groped by her superior NZDF has laid charges.29 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFears justice could be lost to rural community by court closure"The decision to feed your kids over going to court is not a difficult one."28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who claims innocence wept as lengthy lag handed down for tyre iron attackThe victim lost four teeth and suffered a fractured skull.28 Oct 05:22 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with smashing PM's electoral office with swordShe said she was declaring war on the government for not looking after her.28 Oct 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Violent and cowardly': Men killed stranger with 7kg brick to headThe 21-year-old victim had been at a park playing loud Samoan music and singing.28 Oct 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Not in a good place': Former All Black caught drink-driving, four times over the limitCarl Hayman told police he was depressed, grieving and suffering early onset dementia.27 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandNew violence charge laid against man awaiting trial for murdering his partnerLeigh Beer, 31, has been accused of killing Emma Field on May 27.27 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandCharge reduced and bail granted for one of the men accused of murdering a young fatherThe man has now admitted to being an accessory in the death of Rei Marshall.27 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandLawyer's 'woeful' conduct causes client to go bankruptA fight to get his classic car back led the client to a $16,000 debt and bankruptcy.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman stabs ex 14 times, severs his artery during argument over who will cook dinnerThe woman claims to have 'blacked out' during the bloody attack.27 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandBoy declined as refugee could be forced to leave NZ without motherA mother was afraid of being deported to India because she had children out of wedlock.27 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez gang member dodges jail for drive-by shootingsLawyer says gang member was caught up in the group offending but watched from the streets.27 Oct 12:12 AM
CrimeConvicted cop killer fails to reduce 'crushing' sentenceThe man who murdered Constable Matthew Hunt will remain behind bars for at least 27 years.25 Oct 09:32 PM
CrimeProtester who sat in a tree for a day tells judge it's not an action he took lightlyJudge: There's a right to protest ... but there's also the reality of the law.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHunter's highway u-turn results in death of motorcyclistClayton Hammond will pay $2500 emotional harm reparation to Brett McNaught's family.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailedAarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
