Court
Life coach sentenced over 'king-hit' assault
A judge has suggested Albert James should have employed his conflict-resolution skills rather than punching a golf buddy in the head.
Man accused of killing police officer Lyn Fleming named
A High Court justice has ended name suppression for 32-year-old Hayden Tasker.
Coroner's report into fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens looks at police tactics
Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'They dropped the ball' - mum of teen killed at roadworks site
Fyfa Dawson cycled thousands of kilometres overseas, but was killed less than 3km from home. Audio
Insider trader's bid for appeal dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal by a businessman found guilty of insider trading.
Man admits role in nearly $4m Ponzi scheme
Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira was charged in May 2023 by the Serious Fraud Office.
Two teenagers charged with murder over Hamilton brawl
The two 19-year-old men appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.
Youth Theatre says rape charges against ex-employee did not relate to time working there
Auckland entertainer, Cole Thomas Johnston, is facing charges of indecent assault and sexual violation against a girl aged 12 to 15.
Woman accused of ill-treating toddler found in suitcase denied bail
The 27-year-old woman appeared in North Shore District Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
Prominent figure with name suppression back in court
The man faces eight charges, all of which are category three offences meaning the offence is punishable by imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for two years or more.
Landlord left with hours of 'disgusting work', after tenant leaves rental in squalid condition
The landlord provided the Tenancy Tribunal with photographs to show the tenant made no attempt to clean up before she left in February.
Man pretending to be brother for 25 years handed record jail term
The age and true identity of the man, who also entered a sham marriage, remain unknown.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
A year after recommendation to abolish time limits on abuse cases nothing has changed
Without that reform, survivors of historic abuse remain vulnerable to being turned away by the legal system - not because their experiences aren't credible, but because the law still treats them as…
Government must ‘wake up’ on Gloriavale, leaver says after leader convicted
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including five of indecent assault on day three of his trial. Audio
New hearing guidelines to help district court trials stay on schedule
The Minister for Courts says the guidelines will improve court efficiency by providing a clear process for reviewing evidence and resolving issues before trial.
'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress woman
Zayne Gordon attempted to set the Kaikohe Police station on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
Man jailed for impregnating 12yo girl
Judge told Adam Busby he had "really let himself down" before sentencing him to three years.
Veterinarian who lied about uni degree convicted
Siddharth Tushar Vaishnav, who is a qualified vet in India, applied to register with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand using fake university documents.
