Court
Why drug smuggler Karel Šroubek hasn't been deported
Analysis: It's been a seven-year court battle for the former kickboxer who used a false passport and smuggled drugs into the country.
Judge has bid for legal clarity rejected before conduct hearing
District Court Judge Ema Aitken is accused of disrupting a New Zealand First event at Auckland's Northern Club last November.
Relief teacher Graham Reinheimer censured after students record him talking about sexual endeavours
Graham Reinheimer then tried to blame the students, saying they baited him.
Class action lawsuit filed against Transpower and its contractor
It follows the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region.
'Traumatic event': Son jailed for trying to decapitate father with an axe
Frank Harris' father suffered multiple injuries - including a fractured skull, broken bones and deep cuts - in the attack.
Chef who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked
His former boss says he would've fired him sooner had it not been for a "misunderstanding".
Exec gave teen $1000, Uber Eats for sex and pictures
The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.
Property owners take council to court over flooding
The owners of a property prone to severe flash flooding are taking Auckland Council to court for designating their house safe to live in. Brendon Deacon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquest hears of 'absolute chaos' after deadly Sea World helicopter crash
First responders have recounted the "absolute chaos" after two Sea World helicopters crashed in 2023, killing four people.
Judge accused of heckling Peters wants clarity
A Judicial Conduct Panel will consider Judge Ema Aitken's behaviour.
A grey area still lingers over the gig economy
Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislation
Uber victory will be trumped by Parliament
Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislation Audio
Teen fatally stabbed after failed sheep rustling mission, court told
Rakai Jacob Thompson, 26, appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth charged with the murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.
Man stopped for speeding is arrested over shooting at flats
Palmerston North police pulled the man over for speeding, then arrested him after finding a shot gun.
'We want answers': Mother's plea as pepper spray death inquest continues
Caleb Moefa'auo went into cardiac arrest and died, shortly after being pepper sprayed by an officer in 2022.
Pig farm hit with record fine after 'appalling' offending
The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video
Mt Eden Prison under significant pressure at time of pepper spray death, staffer says
Not enough training is given to Corrections staff working in the Intervention Support Unit, a staff member says.
Police tried to take licence off trucker twice before roadworker was killed
Ashik Ali faulty truck killed Johnathon Walters in May 2024, when the brakes failed and ran him over in Remuera.
Man sent to prison for historical Whangārei sex crimes
Geoffery Miller appeared in the Whangārei District Court for sentencing on historical sexual abuse charges.
'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen driver discharged after fatal crash
Jade Richards' family said they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as she avoided conviction for the crash that killed her friend.
