Auckland Nakhle family in $17m court battle; judge clears way for liquidation case
A High Court decision from November sets out the history of the financial fracas, which is linked to…
Chief Justice leads tributes to Robert Smellie after death of former High Court judge
Born in Dunedin in 1930, Smellie was educated at Otago Boys’ High School before graduating with an LLB…
Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Judge grants name suppression for Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges
When police executed a search warrant, the man allegedly refused to hand over details to his digital devices,…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts responds after judge voids Sth Auckland election result amid voter fraud claims
Turnout in other Auckland areas dropped, but voting numbers in Papatoetoe increased by more than 7%, with all…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claim
TVNZ is defending its work and Hattotuwa is defending his comments in the story. TVNZ’s story focused on…
Judge finds irregularities, voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland
Today, he said the court had ruled in favour of democracy and electoral integrity, and the decision was…
Judge Orders Google to Limit Default Search Deals to One Year
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Vin Diesel lawsuit dismissed after judge rules lack of jurisdiction
“The ruling was based on a legal technicality, with which we respectfully disagree. Ms Jonasson intends to appeal.”…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Auckland judge orders indefinite jail term for repeat sex offender Dean John Howard
After Howard’s Christchurch sentencing, a woman with whom he had previously been in a long-term relationship also shared…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…