WorldCourt blocks Trump's tariffs, White House vows to appealThe court blocked most of the President's tariffs, citing overstepped authority.29 May 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving onPlus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.21 May 05:00 PM
WorldUS top court allows lifting of legal protections for VenezuelansThe US Supreme Court allowed the end of TPS for 350,000 Venezuelans.20 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandEntertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme CourtHe was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.16 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFormer financial adviser to be extradited to Australia on 136 theft chargesWoman with New Zealand citizenship took her case all the way to the Supreme Court.15 May 07:23 AM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
CricketTrans women banned from women's cricket in England and WalesThe ECB instead allows transgender women to play in open and mixed cricket matches.03 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for sending girl, 14, semi-naked photos of himself He then asked for a lighter sentence when he was put on the child sex offender register.02 May 09:00 PM
CrimeBattered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his homePier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.01 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for recognition to Supreme CourtCarers Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys want the work they do recognised.29 Apr 07:08 AM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justiceOPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she madeDr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.Watch22 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rightsOPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and AmberThe 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
WorldSupreme Court ruling: Only biological women recognised under lawJK Rowling praised the decision, saying it protects women's and girls' rights.16 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandHow one man's $80 speeding ticket spiralled into $34k and bankruptcyPeter Prescott will now have more added to his debt after another failed attempt at court.13 Apr 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies interveneThe mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.03 Apr 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldTrump calls for impeachment of US judge blocking deportation flightsJudge Boasberg suspended deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.18 Mar 04:50 PM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
World‘I’m stunned’: Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $3.5b in foreign aidIt was its first significant ruling on a legal challenge to the Trump administration.05 Mar 04:58 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When there's a will, there's a way – families must have conversations about inheritancesOPINION: Surprises in a will reading rarely enhance family harmony.23 Feb 01:00 AM
