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Competency tests for legal aid lawyers under reforms
New Government reforms of the legal aid system include steps to monitor the competency of legal aid lawyers.
Church scandal: Paedophile monks released
Two monks jailed in NZ's most notorious Catholic sexual abuse scandal have been released on parole after serving less than half their sentences.
Inquiry into girl's track death
The track operator said it was unfair to call Kaikohe Speedway a "black track" - an unlicensed track not registered with Speedway NZ.
Napier siege inquest: Latest updates
The police officers shot by Napier gunman Jan Molenaar did not take all possible precautions but could not have known how Molenaar was going to react, according to Coroner David Crerar.
'Too old to start again' - siege inquest hears of gunman's low spirits
A police inspector speaking at the inquest into the Napier gun seige said he believed it would end in a suicide or "suicide by police."
Napier siege inquest: Latest updates
nzherald.co.nz's Edward Gay reports live from day two of the inquest into the Napier gun siege.
Molenaar inquest: Partner weeps as suicide notes read in court
Jan Molenaar's partner has told an inquest she warned police that there would be trouble when he came home and found them searching his home.
Inquest into Napier siege: Latest updates
nzherald.co.nz's Edward Gay reports live from the inquest into the Napier gun siege.
<i>Kerre Woodham</i> - Grant mercy for attack survivor
RSA victim Susan Couch's ongoing battle with successive governments for compensation is not one she should have to be fighting.
NZ murder record among worst
New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.
'The minister wants you out'
The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.
Notorious tourist murderer let out of prison
Convicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.
Labour launches scathing attack on three strikes bill
The Labour Party says the three strikes bill will be a nightmare for victims, see court costs soar and have no impact on violent crime.
Hurdle 'too high' for Bain to get payout
The hurdle is too high for David Bain to get compensation for 13 years wrongly spent in jail, say people involved in New Zealand's other historic retrials.
Should David Bain get compensation?
David Bain spent 13 years in prison for the murder of five family members before being acquitted in a retrial. Should he be compensated? Give us your views.
'Keyed' car owner: Judge's defence team too good
A man whose car was vandalised with a key says he's not surprised a former district court judge walked free of the charge yesterday.