Government legislation will reverse court decision that could have wiped large debts for beneficiaries
CLCA chief executive Sue Moroney said this delay can be years and in the meantime, some people will…
Mother on trial in Nelson court over alleged ‘medical child abuse’
The woman, who has name suppression to protect the identity of the child, was charged in April 2023.…
Rānui supermarket staff threatened with umbrella after alleged theft, trio to appear in court
Police gave chase on foot and a suspect was apprehended. Edwards said a 33-year-old now faces charges including…
Accused Bondi gunman fronts court as bomb and terror charges detailed
He was also told that his solicitor Ben Archbold would call him afterwards. “Yep,” Akram replied. He has…
Hills Real Estate: With forced liquidation looming, flipping king Rickhil Prakash and staff joined new real estate firm
After the Herald sent questions, Wallace pulled personal profiles and for-sale listings by Prakash, Prasad and a third…
‘Germaori’ claim over Chatham Islands waka rejected by Māori appeal court
The pieces have been stored in the care of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and parties were…
Environment Court weighs clash between BOP burial site claims and coastal development
While a 56‑acre (22.6ha) lot at Piripai was vested to Ngāti Awa trustees in 1878 as a native…
Why is retired New Zealand judge Sir William Young still on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal? – Uzra Zeya
In the case of Hong Kong, this is hard enough without judges apologising for, or legitimising, repression. Since…
Royal New Zealand Navy officer court martial: Panel in deliberations over alleged kiss request
In a court martial, all three military members must reach a unanimous decision. Judge William Hastings summed up…
Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial
He contended the A was for addicting, the B for brains and the C for children. “They don’t…
Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston Peters
Attorney-General Judith Collins recommended the Judicial Conduct Commissioner inquire into Judge Aitken’s conduct. The Judicial Conduct Panel hearing…
New Zealand man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son, despite concerns from judge
He then had to apply to the court to adopt the baby boy as his own child. The…