New ZealandPhilippines may sue if CTV building liability foundThe Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch. 15 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandWhanganui gang patch ban unlawful - High CourtThe High Court has ruled Whanganui District Council's gang patch ban is unlawful.03 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Behave during time of crisis or else, says judgeJudge Tony Couch has sent a stern message to Christchurch. Behave in this crisis or face the consequences. 02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise for 2005 wrongful arrestPolice today apologised for arresting a Tokoroa woman more than five years after she lost her job when she was wrongly charged with conspiracy to commit arson and two years after the police watchdog found the investigation was botched. 01 Mar 06:42 AM
New ZealandAbuse scandal policeman promotedThe police officer who misled officials over the number of unresolved child abuse cases in the Wairarapa has since been promoted.21 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandPolice working to improve systems - BroadThe IPCA has released the second part of its report into the handling of child abuse cases by police.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandQC to investigate naming of sex abuse victimsA Queen's Counsel will carry out an investigation into the publication of the names of two sexual abuse victims on a Ministry of Justice website.15 Feb 10:58 PM
OpinionAnna Sandiford: Credibility key for expert witnessesAccreditation of individual expert witnesses in the courtroom would be a move in the right direction, says Dr Anna Sandiford.15 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandGovernment to deal with high-risk reoffendersA woman raped by Malcolm George Chaston long before he fulfilled his boasts to kill is angry the predator was able to go on hurting others.15 Feb 04:30 PM