New ZealandChanging court procedures won't work - Law SocietyCalls to change procedures after a notorious killer was able to write a letter to a juror have been called into doubt by the Law Society. 16 Aug 06:55 AM
New ZealandInquiry after killer writes to jurorSimon Power is considering whether jurors' addresses should ever be handed out, amid reports a convicted killer was able to contact a juror.15 Aug 11:38 PM
New ZealandAlarm as notorious killer writes to jurorOne of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly contacted a woman on the jury that found him guilty this month of kidnapping.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice authority backs Sounds murder investigationThe Independent Police Conduct Authority has supported the police investigation of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Aug 06:20 AM
WorldAlleged killer practised on relativeThe man accused of the stabbing death of NZ-born nurse Michelle Beets allegedly held a knife to his brother-in law's throat to practise the killing, a Sydney court was told today.12 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandAt least 14 years jail for Paralympian's murderA caregiver who killed his tetraplegic friend was today jailed for at least 14 years. 11 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandPolice rape victims fight for compensationEight women who had their bid for compensation over police rape and misconduct rejected are vowing to continue their fight.10 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandNo end in sight for Elliott familyThe family of Sophie Elliott have no end in sight as a planned appeal by her killer, Clayton Weatherston, is delayed.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPersistence wins fines disputeJeri Knight might be 80 years old but it didn't stop her beating the might of the Manukau City Council over a wrongly issued car warrant of fitness fine.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLaws, Karam in heated Bain debateShock-jock Michael Laws went head to head with David Bain supporter Joe Karam on the Bain family murders this morning.06 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandPolice cell beating 'unjustified' - IPCAFour police officers beating a young man with batons and pepper-spraying him 65 times was "unnecessary, unreasonable, and unjustified", the IPCA has found.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTop QC feared judge would bring down Chief JusticeA top QC feared Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson would bring down the Chief Justice with him if he was forced to resign.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police was 'playing a joke'A man shot by police after allegedly presenting an airgun at them last month says he thought he was playing a joke on his brother.05 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandLawyers probed over legal aid Six lawyers are being investigated over their billing as the Legal Services Agency looks to clean up alleged rorting of the legal aid system.03 Aug 07:17 AM