New ZealandGovt turns down calls for Crewe case probeSimon Power has turned down calls for an independent inquiry into a 40-year-old murder mystery.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSon testifies against father in murder trialA son has given evidence against his own father, accused of the murder of a mother of four.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJury trials ruled out for smackingThe Govt is proposing to end the right of a defendant to elect trial by jury for about 80 offences, including smacking a child.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere: The freed killerOne of NZ's most notorious killers was released from prison yesterday and was later enjoying freedom on the balcony of his new Auckland home.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower: Justice shake-up biggest in 50 yearsA new bill, signed off today, will likely result in savings of 450 court days each year, the Govt says.15 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandKiller David Tamihere freedDavid Tamihere was this morning released from prison after 20 years behind bars for the murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin.14 Nov 06:44 PM
New ZealandRenewed call for reinstatement of provocation defence The Law Society has renewed its call to reinstate the partial defence of provocation following its successful use in the Bourke manslaughter case.10 Nov 05:06 AM
New ZealandJudges' register of interests possibleThe Govt could set up a register of pecuniary interests for judges the same way MPs are required to in the wake of the Bill Wilson affair, the Attorney General has indicated.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollins defends judge's golden handshakeActing Attorney-General Judith Collins has defended her decision to accept the resignation of former Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson with a golden handshake.09 Nov 05:20 AM
