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Parole denied

'I'll see cop who shot son'

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Courts need creche course to relieve kids' boredom

Rape trial aborted as judge goes on holiday

A rape complainant will be forced to give evidence twice after the trial of her alleged attacker was aborted because the judge went on an overseas holiday.

Young offenders finish first military-style camp

Mob member 'knows officer behind raid blunder'

A gang member says he knows the identity of the officer who left a confidential document at a house during a raid last year.

Justice ministry slams three strikes changes

Changes to the Govt's three strikes justice policy risk breaching NZ's Bill of Rights, the Justice Ministry warns.

What should NZ police do to be more respected?

Nervous watch on sex offender

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Power's finetuning makes job harder for 'anti' campaigners

MMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'

The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.

Double killer up for parole hearing

Oldest inmate on death row dies after a life behind bars

Prisoner's pleas for rehab ignored

A prisoner's unanswered pleas for rehabilitation treatment has led to criticism of Corrections' record on reducing reoffending,

Rapist abandons plans to live near schools

Scientists point to blood traces in Liberty trial

ESR scientists believe blood found on items belonging to the accused boy belonged to murdered teen Liberty Templeman.