New ZealandPolkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accusedA summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson BluckWatch29 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandJury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne watch footage captured inside Auckland EyeThe jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial has viewed footage from October 17, 2020, showing three people, including one believed to be Polkinghorne, entering Auckland Eye.Watch27 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandMother of autistic man detained for 18 years heads to Supreme CourtJay was first detained in 2004 after he broke four of his neighbour's windows with an axe.20 Aug 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: The win for local communities in the battle over boozeOPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.18 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: A decade of legal battles to reform Auckland's alcohol policyOPINION: The policy includes vital provisions to restrict proliferation of bottle stores.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUber and Lyft score victory in California gig economy caseFinancial Times: Ruling says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors.26 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandConvicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme CourtA jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.23 Jul 07:48 AM
CrimeYoung woman who helped cause 18yo Connor Boyd’s death loses Court of Appeal suppression battleThe justices also rejected her bid for a reduced sentence.22 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandSurvivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assaultAt 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and assaulted at Mama Hooch. Now 28, she bravely shares her journey to inspire others. Video / Carson BluckWatch05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Remorseful' murderer argues that a life prison sentence is unjustWheeler stabbed Richard Wallace to death over drug debt of less than $100.02 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldUS Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private actsThe court ruled former presidents do not have immunity for unofficial acts.01 Jul 06:05 PM
CrimeFor two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon changeThe Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.26 Jun 03:43 AM
KahuCan the courts measure mana? How Māori tikanga is challenging the justice systemTwo recent cases show the courts are still grappling with the concept of mana.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang member 'squatting' on beachside property takes eviction fight to Supreme CourtKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori coastal land for the past 11 years.23 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeThree courts rule conviction remains for man who attempted to rape friendThe man took his case all the way to the Supreme Court... and lost.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Minister was wrong to cancel woman’s passport based on terrorism fears'The briefing paper was not fair, accurate and adequate.'04 Jun 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'04 Jun 02:45 AM
BusinessSupreme Court knocks out Grahame Christian's defamation caseThe final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.21 May 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoA tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perksOPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.05 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandEnd of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bidLawyers wanted the Supreme Court to hear his case but it has declined.01 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandSenior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partnersJudge's perks include chauffeur-driven cars and free flights.30 Apr 05:02 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court decision to name sex offender a ‘massive victory’, survivors sayThe man raped and sexually assaulted six women. His name can be published on June 14.25 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandGang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashedJustin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.22 Apr 02:33 AM
New ZealandBlack Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fightKevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.18 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworkerA new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in SydneyMitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.22 Mar 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$159m claims against Mainzeal, Shipley settles $6.6m paymentBDO got 1408 creditor claims against Mainzeal and continues to pay money.21 Mar 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt stops putting general Treaty of Waitangi clauses in legislationNZ First wants Treaty matters decided by Parliament, not the courts.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: We need to talk about the turning point for our Supreme CourtOPINION: Jack Hodder’s commentary is not just food for thought.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court case raises questions of police powers, lawyer saysPrivacy and human rights at heart of appeal after police use photo for evidence.06 Mar 08:20 AM
New ZealandReleased rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail termBasil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldDate set for discussions on possible prosecution of Trump for election interferenceThe Supreme Court will come to a decision no later than June.29 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandAppeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriendJianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.26 Feb 07:26 AM
