Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizensGood on Pete Bethune, writes <i>Matt McCarten</i>.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Bethune returns homeAnti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.10 Jul 06:45 AM
WorldSea Shepherd did 'deal' with JapaneseA deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.07 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandComeskey fights for legal career over misconductThe high-profile lawyer who helped broker the safe return of the stolen war medals is fighting for his legal career.06 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMillie Elder, Waiouru Army medals' lawyer guilty of misconductHigh-profile lawyer Chris Comeskey may be struck off after pleading guilty to three professional misconduct charges today.06 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandJudicial conduct case deferred until after reviewA judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.05 Jul 11:55 PM
WorldChina Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 yearsAn American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.05 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandGovernment toughens up on knivesThe Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.05 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandCop backs calls to reopen Crewe caseA former detective on the Crewe double murder inquiry is backing calls for the unsolved case to be reopened.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe prison union over spendingPolice have launched an investigation into the prison guards' union with a raid on the organisation's offices.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSolicitor-General to appeal Vercoe sentenceThe solicitor-general is to appeal the sentence imposed on Isaiah Tai for killing Bay of Plenty regional councillor Hawea Vercoe.01 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandNo reason to reopen Crewe case, author saysThere is no good reason to revisit the unsolved 1970 Crewe murder case, says the man who helped Arthur Allan Thomas win a pardon.01 Jul 08:16 PM