New ZealandThree strikes act used on 132 offenders in six monthsThe three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandInitiative for parents a fresh start for familiesYouth Court judges are gearing up to make hundreds of orders a year directing young offenders and their parents to attend parenting programmes.18 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justiceGary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCourt orders gangster's patch destroyedA Mongrel Mob member has had his gang patch destroyed in a landmark court ruling.15 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandChina murder trial 'insult to NZ jurisdiction'Chinese authorities are to travel to NZ to gather evidence on the murder of a taxi driver in Auckland.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIll health may have led to inmate's deathPolice have named the prisoner found dead at Waikeria Prison in Waikato and say ill health may have contributed to his death. 10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandPrisoner dies at Waikeria PrisonPolice are investigating the death of a prisoner at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu last night.09 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandDavid Bain: 'Why I'm broke'David Bain has spoken out about his dire financial situation, telling the <i>New Idea</i> magazine: "I'm having to do everything from nothing. I've had to do a catch-up of 15 years. I've had no income.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuard loses bid to appeal firingA Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.30 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandPolice spend $2m on informersPolice paid criminal narks nearly $2 million in the past five years.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLaw change stops lawyers' big payouts from public purseRadical changes to the legal aid system will put an end to taxpayers paying defence lawyers up to $900,000 a year.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandReport calls for tribunal on mentally ill offendersA tribunal should take over responsibility for decisions on the detention and status of mentally ill offenders, the Law Commission says.21 Dec 10:14 PM
Banking and financeFive Star director says sorry to investorsFormer Five Star director Anthony Bowden says he is genuinely sorry about the distress caused to investors following the collapse of the company..21 Dec 01:35 AM
Banking and financeFive Star director Bowden avoids jailFive Star Finance director Anthony Bowden has been sentenced on Securities Act charges in the Auckland District Court today.21 Dec 01:00 AM
Banking and financeFive Star directors in jail for XmasFive Star Finance directors Nicholas Kirk and Marcus MacDonald have both been sent to jail for more than two years. They are believed to be the first directors of collapsed finance companies to go to jail.21 Dec 12:30 AM
EmploymentPayroll fraud accountant sentencedA businessman who manipulated the company payroll to give himself a $10,000 payrise, has been sentenced to 200 hours' community work.20 Dec 11:55 PM
