New Zealand
'Off the wall, unique' hearing to determine if judge's conduct can be investigated
Such a situation "just doesn't happen in New Zealand", retired law professor says.
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Rehabilitated prisoner's effort to turn his life around impresses Court of Appeal
Meth cook's deep remorse and rehab programmes may get him out of jail earlier.
Appeal court dismisses claim from descendant of Northland land owners
Member of family which gifted land to Crown fights to be recognised heir in offer-back.
A billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consent
A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.
Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges
New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.
A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors
It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.
Scott Watson appeal: Lawyers argue over what will be heard in court
Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.
Killer Beez inmate shanks rival gang member after rape and death of his niece
Now the courts have reduced his sentence saying it was 'manifestly unjust'.
Sex worker killer loses Quran claim
Sainey Marong claimed his religious rights were breached behind bar.
Double-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole Board
Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.
Sex worker killer: Claims religious rights breached over prison access to Koran on CD
Gambian butcher Sainey Marong launches legal action from behind bars.
Frenchman with cocaine was arrested in Northland by police and Customs
Cultural background persuades Court of Appeal to slash cocaine smuggler's sentence.
Duo who filmed indecent assault fight to keep names secret
The duo were discharged without conviction earlier this year.
Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.
CAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgement
The pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.
Christchurch man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker resentenced to life behind bars
Crown appealed original sentence after feeling it was too lenient.
Schizophrenic man convicted of indecent assault walks free after Supreme Court overturns judgement
Daniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek.
Former Mongrel Mob prospect cleared of Mellory Manning's 2008 murder
Charge dismissed in case with similarities to Teina Pora.
Marlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declined
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
Peter Ellis' appeal to be heard from beyond the grave in landmark case
The appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court in a posthumous attempt to clear his name.
Landmark quake ruling: Insurer to contact 3000 homeowners about $300m compensation
Insurer was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
Name suppression: How public outrage backfires in court
A real or anticipated backlash can compel judges to take steps to protect identities.
Damages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China
Billions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
Businessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appeal
Raymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.
Jury trials on hold as Delta strikes
Murder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.
Prominent businessman freed on bail after nearly three months behind bars
The businessman's appeal was due to be heard next week in Wellington but has been delayed.
Local Focus: Motiti Protection Area 'makes it illegal for us to be Māori'
New rule protecting biodiversity comes into effect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Baby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialist
UK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.
Out-of-zone girl, 5, wins right to attend overcrowded school
Offer of a place at the school, once made, had to stand, despite overcrowding.
NZ man avoids paying $212,000 dowry to ex-wife
A UAE woman living in NZ sought a "deferred dowry" after divorcing her husband.