EditorialPora case shows why system needs fixingEditorial: Teina Pora had to wait two decades for justice after being wrongly convicted.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeina Pora 'happy and free' after compensation liftedThe team who saw Pora's convictions quashed also want a criminal cases review commission.07 Nov 10:50 PM
WorldGuilty of murdering toddler he adopted two weeks earlierMan called toddler "a psycho", "the exorcist" and "Satan dressed up in a Babygro"06 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandPrison inmate seriously injured in Black Power assaultThe man was assaulted in the exercise yard at the Otago Correctional Facility.05 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandGovt push to axe new $1b prisonLabour's target is a 30 per cent drop in prisoner numbers in 15 years.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar crash rescuer found not guilty of rapeDeaf Blacks rugby player has been found not guilty of rape.02 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandTeen wheel thief who went viral sentencedOwner forced teen to replace stolen wheels - and posted video on Facebook.02 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandJudge rejects student's climate change bidJudicial review bid rejected but law student happy with climate case against government.02 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandAccused killer claimed victim 'sleeping'Baby found in same room as mother beaten to death.30 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandJudge calls on top lawyers to lend a handSir Thomas Thorp calls on top lawyers to help new criminal review body.26 Oct 02:57 AM
EditorialCriminal case review would benefit legal systemThe safety of convictions for serious crimes is paramount in a modern justice system.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTamihere to seek pardonA jailhouse informant's conviction for perjury has sparked appeal bids by David Tamihere25 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandNational vs Eminem: High Court decision WednesdayEminem vs the National Party case has international ramifications.24 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandConnor Morris' murderer loses appealConnor Morris' killer has lost his appeal against his murder conviction.19 Oct 05:31 PM
New ZealandTeen locked up in police cells for daysA 14-year-old boy locked up for five days has stunned with his behavioural turnaround.17 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandLatest legal twist in Lundy murderScience of 'brain' tissue crucial to Mark Lundy's bid to quash double murder convictions.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for woman guilty of manslaughterSusan Mouat admitted pushing her husband before he fell down stairs.12 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandFailed attempt to sneak drugs into NZ prisonAn attempt to sneak drugs and cell phones into a New Zealand prison was foiled this week.05 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandPike River payment was 'blood money'Families of two of the Pike River victims are heading to the Supreme Court tomorrow.04 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandMen charged over masked train assaultThree charged after teens attacked on train by masked men.04 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandMoko inquest: Child abuse top priorityBetween Nia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri's deaths, 94 other children were killed.02 Oct 09:45 PM
KahuDame Susan Devoy: New PM should open abuse inquirySusan Devoy is asking the next PM to open an inquiry into abuse of children in state care.28 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandWestern Springs murder accused in courtA man has appeared in court, charged with the murder of a 69-year-old Western Springs man.27 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandLabour would drop Pora compo appealAppeal a 'place holder' so next government will decide Pora inflation claim.25 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandPora gearing up for another battleTeina Pora is 'sick of having to fight' says man who help clear his name.25 Sep 05:59 PM
New ZealandGovernment may still appeal payout in Teina Pora caseCabinet to file holding appeal in Teina Pora compensation case25 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandFake names: MSD takes appeal to the High CourtMSD appeals decision that deemed its use of fake names unlawful.22 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandFake names furore: Welfare chief denies giving undertakingWelfare chief right to protect staff by using fake names, maintains public service boss.20 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandBeneficiary to sue over use of fake namesWoman will sue Government after officials used pseudonyms on documents.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake names: Welfare chief referred to Solicitor-GeneralMinistry of Social Development found unlawfully using fake names on legal documents.20 Sep 04:23 AM
New ZealandTourist admits causing road deathConvicted man's wife remains seriously ill in hospital.13 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandWhy is Corrections helping inmates get bail?Too many prisons, not enough cells - Corrections is finding ways to get inmates bail.09 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandProbation officer loses appeal bid for risk warningProbation officer denied leave to appeal risk report deletions to top court.07 Sep 03:05 AM