New Zealand'Kangaroo court': Lawyer who called a judge racist wants his suspension wiped from the recordFrank Deliu was earlier suspended for 15 months for his accusations against the judges.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The victim told you to stop': Jail for man who pinned teen down and raped herThe rapist pinned his victim down by her neck until she almost lost consciousness.14 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandMidwife struck off for writing prescriptions she used herselfThe midwife prescribed 480 zopiclone tablets over two years, for herself.14 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
CrimeBack to prison for one of Whangārei’s worst repeat drink driversJudge told the man alcohol had taken over his life.14 Apr 01:26 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: The parking space, the security cameras and the 'violent assault'The neighbours' use of security cameras was also 'discourteous and alarming' - tenant.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAcademic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employerA complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.13 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity Corrections staff earning $10k less than Winz staff go on strikeA union organiser says the lowest-paid Corrections staff are on 'poverty wages'.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have assaulted, kidnapped woman in bottle shop granted name suppressionThe 28-year-old made an appearance in the Hamilton District Court this morning.13 Apr 03:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter tragedy in court: Skipper faces charges relating to the deaths of five menA weather warning was issued two days after the Enchanter left on a five-day trip.12 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandCannabis grower faces deportation after failed appealThe woman has two children who are New Zealand citizens. Her husband has been deported.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sloppy' realtor did not check info before telling biddersEvidence of a six-storey building was provided by a prospective buyer but was incorrect.12 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Stupidity of you': Landlord who sent nasty texts to tenant ordered to pay $6kA landlord lost control, sending abusive text messages to her tenant.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Ailing Chilean grandmother must leave NZThe woman will leave behind the only family she has.12 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrestConvicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.12 Apr 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Licking woodstaining' likely cause of arsenic in GreyhoundThe Racing Integrity Board agreed the dog ingested arsenic from licking stained wood.12 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandDisoriented by kingfish: Diver descended towards shipwreck and drownedA diver who drowned while diving above a shipwreck was likely disoriented by fish.11 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandWidow calls killer’s letter of apology an ‘insult’Paula Stoddart described apology letter as 'yet another insult' to her husband's family.11 Apr 10:31 PM
New ZealandCancer patient with eight weeks to live told 12-week delay to see specialistA quarter to a third of cancer patients waited more than two months to see a specialist.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Remarkable': Extensive damage to new rental thousands to repairTenant who trashed new rental home also took batteries out of smoke alarms.11 Apr 07:00 AM
Letters to the EditorJeremy WilkinsonStalker claims Corrections breached privacy, ruined bail chancesShe sent the man a 'sinister' stick figure drawing that counted as a death threat.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandElderly 'illiterate widow' granted New Zealand residencyShe imparts her rich Indian cultural knowledge to her grandchildren, a tribunal said.11 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Love you': Man facing murder charge supported in court by familyThe 31-year-old man was charged with murder after the victim died.10 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandNotable judge dies after short illnessJustice Simon France presided over Ewen Macdonald trial for murder, Mark Lundy retrial.10 Apr 10:01 PM
CrimeBottle of bourbon a day: Drink-driver sentenced after seventh convictionFinal warning: Drink-driver on last chance for seventh offence.10 Apr 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Anarchy': Workplace anti-bullying advocate in epic legal battleAllan Halse attempted to take a long-running employment legal battle to the Supreme Court.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic fail': Dyslexic police candidate not discriminated againstGuy Greenslade failed the typing three times and was banned from reapplying to the police.07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeHome detention instead of prison for burglar who resisted joining Mongrel MobJudge Gordon Matenga says he will not send young burglar to jail.06 Apr 09:00 PM
Crime'Drunken jealousy': Woman jailed for torching partner's home has sentence quashedSuspicious her partner was cheating, she attacked the man and then set fire to his home.06 Apr 07:00 AM