New ZealandSmall businesses call for more frontline policeSouth Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.25 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldMercy killings undertaken by two mums, only one goes to jailBoth are loving mothers, who after years of devoted care to their disabled children felt they had no choice but to take the law into their own hands but while one was allowed to walk free from court yesterday the other will go to jail.25 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandWorst killers not covered under three strikes lawA proposed three strikes law would have done nothing to prevent some of New Zealand's most notorious killings, critics say.22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandCollins surprised at union's response to 'three-strikes' lawJudith Collins has criticised the prison guards' union for suggesting the Government's 'three-strike' policy would put guards at risk.21 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandThree strikes law may see early releases - criminologistPreventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. 20 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.19 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNew scheme 'breeding ground' for crime - former detectiveA new scheme to warn offenders rather than put them through the courts is a 'breeding ground' for more serious crime, a former detective has warned.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNational, Act to get tough on violent crimeNational and Act have agreed to pass a three-strikes law under which some killers will be locked away in prison without any chance of release.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandAccused blogger slams police IT skillsThe blogger accused of breaking name suppression says he is amused at the police's "lack of depth in IT skills".18 Jan 09:31 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Courts to decide whether blogger a snitch or crusader16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMoney owed to victims of crime jumpsCrime victims are owed more than $80 million in reparations, a 33 per cent jump over three years ago.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSuppression breach accused blogger to defend chargesAn internet blogger says his arrest on charges of breaching court suppression orders has seen a huge increase of hits on his site.04 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandCourts axe $95m in unpaid finesNew Zealand courts cancelled almost $100 million in fines and reparations in the past financial year.04 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington:</i> Subjective weight threatens Godzone's scales of justice19 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandManukau District Court: Law and disorderA judge called New Zealand's busiest court 'Mickey Mouse Manukau mayhem'.18 Dec 03:00 PM