Court
Sophie Elliott's dad fears her murderer could kill again if released
Clayton Weatherston stabbed the 22-year-old to death so viciously the knife broke. He's up for parole for the first time.
Wife was talking and laughing with husband when a tree hit and killed him
The family of a hop grower killed during a storm say his life's work remains rooted in the land.
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson up for parole again
Watson was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1999 for the murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, who went missing after a New Year's Eve party in the Marlborough Sounds.
Why do some sexual abuse victims go on to offend in a similar way?
A survivor's story highlights how abuse shapes lives without defining them, as experts warn that stigma may stop victims from seeking help.
Domino's staff chase down TV thief
A brazen burglar was chased down by Te Awamutu pizza store workers after he was busted strolling in and taking off with a television.
Teacher censured for filming sex act
Herman Fiu was charged with making an intimate visual recording and sharing it after the woman learned the video was circulating online.
Tenants awarded almost $20k after infant exposed to lead paint
The boy's doctor said that months after leaving the property, his body was still working hard to eliminate lead, arsenic and cadmium from his system.
Far North child abuse trial: Allegations of violence, neglect spanning years
Two men and a woman are accused of years of abuse against two children under the age of 12.
Duty lawyers consider further industrial action over pay, conditions
The Justice Ministry insists no courts were disrupted by the one-week strike in Auckland.
Home detention for $2m mortgage fraud
Gurraj Singh Bhachu pleaded guilty last September to 12 charges relating to four properties.
Fewer than 1 in 10 referred Abuse in Care cases prosecuted
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police. Audio
Do custody rulings really put kids first?
Some young people say their Family Court experiences reveal a system that fails to hear and protect them. Audio
Buddhist statues dispute: Environment Court backs plan
A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.
Judge accused of verbally abusing Peters to face conduct panel
District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims.
Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material
Michael Paul Graham was just 15 years old when he came across pornographic imagery and developed an "addiction" to child sexual abuse material.
'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'
Richard Escutin racked up thousands of dollars on company credit cards, including flights for his family, car repairs, cash withdrawals and a new watch - as well as escorts.
Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government over endangered dolphins
The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.
Police arrest man after assault on Northland store owner
Dallas Gurney, once the boss of short-lived news station Today FM, was left with a fractured shoulder.
Maritime NZ case: Sealord and skipper fined over fatal medical neglect at sea
In the early hours of 21 June 2022, while working on board a Sealord vessel near the Chatham Islands, a 47-year-old fisherman died "undignified and alone".
Australian receives suspended sentence for crepe attack on former minister
Judge Julie Frans described Suzi Milgate attack as worthy of a prison sentence, saying it wasn't a protest, it was assault.
