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'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.
‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bid
Suren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.
Ngāi Tahu does not oppose principles of the Fast-track Approvals Bill
The iwi 'does not want to be tied up in costly litigation'.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
Tertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash roles
The PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.
Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help
Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.
Devastated father charged over child’s driveway death: ‘already a life sentence’
A father charged over his son's driveway death will be sentenced in May.
Crown Solicitor's management style undermined staff trust
Jacinda Hamilton deeply regrets actions that had a hurtful impact in her workplace.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.
'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight
Legal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
Police watchdog slams investigation into officer who struck two youths who were not resisting arrest
The watchdog says police 'pre-emptively exonerated' the officer.
Rob Campbell: Hats off to Jason Ake for having the guts to stand up for his truth
OPINION: Jason Ake will be a loss to the 'transformation' needed at RNZ.
Man admits shooting Northland grandmother until he knew she was dead
Northland woman Gaelene Bright shot three to four times
Crown solicitor under investigation after complaint into workplace conduct
The anonymous complaint doesn't relate to Crown lawyer's performance as a prosecutor.
Northland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s Counsel
Kaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.
Notorious B.I.G. and e-scooter drug mules: The trial of Auckland Grammar boy turned alleged meth king
At one point, a detective read the lyrics of Notorious B.I.G's 'Ten Crack Commandments'.
‘The truth is finally starting to emerge’: Alan Hall and family speak after Crown conduct referred to police
A report into the conduct of the Crown in the case of Alan Hall now sits with police.
"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findings
Alan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Crown apologises to Taranaki iwi over 'indiscriminate confiscation' of tribal lands
Treaty Negotiations Minister delivered the Crown apology to Ngāti Maru in Tarata today.
Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed
Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.
Toupees and necklaces: Murderer's legal action costs taxpayers nearly $1 million
Phillip John Smith has cost taxpayers thousands of dollars each year.
How young is too young to be charged with murder?
Amnesty International wants to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
'Campaign of harassment': A teenager says he acted in self-defence as he was attacked. Police saw it differently
Family say overnight bail checks on 18-year-old at his family home felt like "harassment".
Auckland Crown Solicitor to take on new role
He thanked many involved in his work as well as victims of crime and their whānau.
Criminal defence lawyers: 'Vilified yet vital'
OPINION: A barrister puts the case for those who defend the innocent, and the guilty.