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Sophie's father says judge censored him

The father of murder victim Sophie Elliott was forced to read a heavily censored version of his victim impact statement to her killer in court.

Judge: Too-slow system missing child criminals

<i>Editorial:</i> Another blow struck against open justice

Drug charges against Millie Elder dropped

A smiling Millie Elder left court today after police dropped three serious drug charges against her.

Tamihere denied parole for ninth time

<i>Cartoon:</i> Celebrity justice

Study trashes anti-tagging policies

Taggers say initiatives aimed at preventing graffiti just encourage them to keep vandalising.

Ex-wife regrets decision to let drunk husband go

The estranged wife of convicted murderer Tony Worrell says she regrets not doing more to make him stay home the night he drove into two cars.

Husband off sex offender list

Jury out in death case

<i>Patrick Gower:</i> Crusher Collins a self-styled toughie

Judith Collins' 'Crusher' nickname comes from her boy-racer policy but also feeds into her self-styled image as Govt hardwoman.

Gundry's prior convictions spark anger

New parole bid for Tamihere

$2.5m paid to suspended public lawyer

A criminal defence barrister suspended from working as a legal aid lawyer has been paid more than $2.5 million from the public purse.

<i>Patrick Gower:</i> Change of fortunes with Cleven clause

Court workers walk off job