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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.
David Bain must prove innocence to get payout
David Bain has lodged a compensation claim that could cost taxpayers more than $1 million, but he has to prove his innocence first.
Handling of RSA killer's parole 'outrageous'
Susan Couch's case against Corrections will allege that RSA killer William Bell 'did not receive adequate supervision from the supervising officer'.
'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.
Top NZ judges reverse Privy Council ruling for first time
Two Supreme Court judges yesterday helped to overrule a Privy Council decision which had earlier trumped their ruling when they were judges on the Court of Appeal.
RSA victim can sue Corrections
Susan Couch's Supreme Court victory came with a sting in the tail - the Court has set the bar far higher for her and others to win "exemplary damages".
Liberty's killer jailed as her family tell of ongoing despair
The last moments of Liberty Templeman's life may never be known, as her killer has never told the truth, his sentencing judge has said.
Girl lit fire leaving no way out for mother
A teenager told police she knew a mother-of-three was at home when she started a fire that blocked the woman's chance to escape and left her to die.
Work proves just the ticket for Havoc
When Push Push came to shove shove, rocker-turned-broadcaster Mikey Havoc had to deal with almost $40,000 in parking fines and court costs.
Criminals run riot on parole
Forty-three of NZ's most dangerous criminals have been convicted of serious violent offences committed while they were already on parole.
Sex fiend attacked twice while under strict supervision
One of NZ's most dangerous sex criminals attacked two women while on parole and under Corrections Department supervision.
Spy base verdict lets protesters go free
Three peace protesters are found not guilty of an attack on a top-secret South Island spy base, despite admitting causing $1m damage.
Families to sue over deaths after parole failings
Two families begin court proceedings tomorrow to sue police, Corrections and the Probation Service over crimes committed by parolees.
Youth target in knife-crime review
The Government is considering a proposal to limit the sale of knives to young people amid concerns over the number of knife crimes.