Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Victims' clamour weighs heavily on scales of justice24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSons can't forgive mother's killerBrad Chapman said he would never forgive Tonya Bennett for setting fire to his Pukekohe home knowing his mother was asleep upstairs.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth facility just gateway to jail, says judgeNew Zealand's worst youth offenders will get million-dollar beds in the country's newest youth prison.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power likely to buy back HQBlack Power looks set to buy back a confiscated stronghold after the Government and Auckland City Council ruled out buying the property to keep it away from the gang.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex attack convictions quashedThe way a witness in a sexual violation trial was questioned in court was such a "serious departure" from correct procedure the Supreme Court has quashed the accused's convictions.23 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandGirl jailed for mother's fatal burningA teenager who admitted murdering a mother-of-three by setting her house alight was today jailed for a minimum of 11 and a half years.22 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandStolen air rifle pointed but not firedPolice have admitted a man they gunned down pointed a stolen air rifle but never fired before they started shooting. And the man's brother says it wasn't loaded.22 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police appears in courtShannon Lawson, 38, who was shot by police in west Auckland on Sunday, has been remanded in custody after a brief appearance in court today.22 Jul 05:47 AM
New ZealandNo jail for drink driver who caused deathA Masterton woman, who caused the death of an elderly dial-a-driver while she was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, has escaped jail.19 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandBlack Power regains control of cannabis HQA Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.18 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCareer criminal earned six-figure income in prisonOne of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.17 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandShot actor sentenced to community serviceActor Rob Mokaraka has been sentenced to 400 hours of community work and supervision after an incident at his Auckland home last year.15 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandComeskey suspended for nine monthsDisgraced high profile lawyer Chris Comeskey has been suspended for nine months - but not struck off as a lawyer.15 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandSpy base defence faces reform or axeThe 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.14 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandName lands NZ fishing rep in hot water with law againPeter James Scott has again fallen foul of the authorities because he shares his name and birthday with a drug dealer.12 Jul 04:00 PM
