The Supreme Court – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Part 2: the Bad – Deborah Chambers
The Ellis case concerned the convictions of Peter Ellis, a gay Pākehā man found guilty in highly controversial…
The Supreme Court: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Part 1; The Good and Mr Tamihere
The Supreme Court explained why the original trial had been fundamentally unfair and why the Court of Appeal…
Supreme Court upholds youth justice principles should apply to offenders charged as adults
It noted this was a significant change for a narrow group of offenders. In that case, the man…
Supreme Court overturns $4.2m award in Whangārei quarry negligence case
Daisley told the Northern Advocate he was disappointed with the decision, saying the case had a big impact…
Christchurch Boys’ High School overpower Christ’s College in First XV rugby showdown
“She can’t give everyone a detention,” one Christchurch Girls High School student says to another. Both are convinced…
Avocado varieties in New Zealand: From Hass to AvoGrey Greenskin
Bred by David Grey of Avogrey Orchard in Gisborne, they remain green when ripe, have firmer, denser flesh,…
Supreme Court ends Terence Easthope’s long fight over Mt Eden family home
Under an earlier family agreement, it was to be sold upon their mother’s death and the proceeds distributed…
Parliament to correct Supreme Court on climate change – Roger Partridge
It struck out all three of Smith’s claims, observing that the magnitude of climate change “simply cannot be…
Supreme Court denies woman’s appeal bid over 45-year-old estate claim
So, she sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, which recently released its judgment over her appeal…
Supreme Court backs Unitec housing plan over community garden fight
SCOGMW previously alleged the Crown breached its sale and purchase agreement, leading to High Court action. In June…
A2 Milk agrees to A$62m settlement in shareholder class action case
The full settlement amount will be met by available insurance proceeds, with no impact on 2026 earnings. “In…
Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists
This raises the prospect that a 21st century jury would have to decide on a cold case from…