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Drug lord faces losing family home
A former drug baron could now lose his share of a $1.3 Auckland home, after being jailed more than 11 years for drug crimes earlier this year. The home bought by Ronald Brown's family 40 years ago may become a victim of the Proceeds of Crime Act...

Drug baron faces losing ill-gotten gain
A man who made millions importing ecstasy and other drugs will have to part with some of his opulent spoils.

'Weak' NZ terror laws worried US
A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

Guard who smuggled drugs to inmates charged
A prison guard has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs to Mongrel Mob inmates.

Health ministry's million-dollar battle against families
The Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.

Fran O'Sullivan: Protect our basic right to trial by jury
Handling of 'Urewera 18' is a blight on NZ's proud human rights record

SPCA, Crown in free lawyers row
The SPCA believes too much money is being spent on an animal cruelty case.

SFO 'neglect' claims don't fit the facts, says former director
Last week's story on the SFO has prompted a response from former director David Bradshaw.

Thomas backs Crewe daughter's call
The man wrongfully jailed for killing Harvey and Jeannette Crewe is backing their child's plea for police to reopen the unsolved murders.

Crewe murders: Booth doubts case will be reopened
The journalist instrumental in getting Arthur Allan Thomas pardoned for two 1970 murders doubts the case will be reopened by police.

Jackson: Fees to my actors 'fair', 'generous'
Peter Jackson says his actors receive the "most generous" conditions in NZ, rejecting claims that The Hobbit actors need a union deal.

Top judge not in debt to lawyer, court told
Supreme Court Judge Bill Wilson, accused of misconduct, didn't owe any money to a business partner who appeared before him, the High Court at Wellington heard today.