Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases
A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Justice System
Death in the shadows - jury told how policeman was shot
Hiding in the shadows in the early hours of the morning, two members of a specialist police team crept into a driveway...
Rugby star faces knife charge
A Super 14 rugby star has been charged with a domestic violence incident involving a knife and given name suppression.
Police response 'complete failure' - murdered man's family
The Deputy Police Commissioner has dismissed the idea that police had failed in their "duty of care" toward Navtej Singh.
US judge questions 'three strikes' policy
A US judge says 'three strikes' laws can result in unfair sentences, have a limited deterrent effect and make it too easy to ignore rehabilitation.
'I'm living my life as a dead person'
When Anitelia Chan Kee killed Navtej Singh with a gunshot blast to the chest, he also destroyed an entire family.
Judge's choice: Resign or face investigation
Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson has effectively been given a few days to decide to resign before a panel is appointed to investigate his conduct.
Supreme Court judge to be investigated
Bill Wilson is to face a public inquiry into his failure to promptly disclose he owed a six-figure sum to a lawyer appearing before him.
Baby snatch woman admits sentence breach
A woman given 250 hours of community service after attempting to kidnap a baby has twice admitted to not doing the work.
Courts bill takes aim at unpaid traffic fines
New legislation will allow the suspension of licenses belonging to drivers who have not arranged to pay their traffic fines.