Court
Police called as man flings pāua back into ocean during standoff
If charged, the man is likely to appear in the Wellington District Court later this year.
Pack rape sentences 'messed up' says teen victim
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
'Quite unusual': Woman's extravagant lengths to get free rent
A Hamilton woman defrauded four property rental companies over nearly three years, costing them tens of thousands of dollars.
Little Justice: Civil courts battle after rent-free debacle
A Christchurch man said his experience with the civil courts had been incredibly frustrating, costing him tens of thousands in legal fees and hundreds of hours of his own time.
Couple settle long-running dispute with GJ Gardner
The Chamberlains have been battling the company they commissioned to build their dream home in Nelson for seven years.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for second time in a week
A former lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump was found to have violated a court agreement after he suggested on a podcast in November two election workers were quadruple counting ballots and using…
Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole, refuses to do prison programmes
Roger Kahui was sentenced to preventive detention in 2007 after a jury found him guilty of 26 charges of rape, kidnap, sexual violence and indecent assault.
New Zealand's only convicted saboteur released from prison
The former IT professional from Taupō was sentenced to three years and one month in prison in December 2022 on seven charges of sabotage.
Courtroom chaos: Almost 450 assaults in courts since 2019
Conflict is increasing in New Zealand's courts, with verbal abuse, intimidation, violence, and brawls where security officers are outnumbered. Shannon Pitman looks into the trend and what is being…
Man charged with attempted murder after hitting cyclist with car
The cyclist suffered a broken leg and other injuries.
A look back at the most high-profile New Zealand court cases of 2024
A man not guilty of his wife's murder and a mother sentenced for the death of her three daughters are just some of the big cases that went through the courts this year.
Axes, knives and Tasers - what people are trying to bring into courtrooms
Knives, homemade tasers, screwdrivers, knitting needles, knuckledusters and even a small axe are just some of the items.
German market attack suspect in court amid security failure accusations
Officials are facing growing accusations they could have done more to prevent a deadly Christmas market ramming.
'They've classed me as a bad woman' - One woman's battle for rights within a Muslim community
But Shama Nisha says the fight came at great personal cost.
'Have a horrible holiday': Pet-sitter's message as couple watch dog die on CCTV
The dog had been for a full check-up the day before the family left and his vet noted he was in good health.
Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
The siblings left each other with significant injuries but their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for fear Oranga Tamariki would uplift them.
Ex-All Black sentenced for 'psychological abuse' loses name suppression
He threatened to post a woman's naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images.
DA barred from prosecuting Trump over alleged election interference
The long-awaited decision raises questions about whether the criminal case against Trump can move forward in court.
Youth organisations send open letter to govt
More than 20 youth organisations have sent an open letter to the government opposing the Oranga Tamariki - Responding to Serious Youth Offending Amendment Bill. Youth charity KickBack founder Aaron… Audio