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
Personal FinanceJudge throws out Capital+Merchant annulment bidAn application by the former directors of failed finance company Capital + Merchant to have criminal charges against them annulled, has been thrown out of the Auckland District Court.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandTamihere 'deserved new trial'Convicted double murderer David Tamihere, who is soon to be released, deserved a retrial years ago, says his broadcaster brother John. 04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere defends his brotherRadio Live host John Tamihere has defended the innocence of his brother, soon-to-be-released convicted double murderer David Tamihere, on his radio show today.04 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandTamihere murders haunt witnessDavid Tamihere could have given his victims' families closure by revealing Heidi Paakkonen's body, a key witness in the case says.03 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandFreed killer Tamihere keeps his last secretDavid Tamihere will not have to reveal where Heidi Paakkonen's body is hidden when he is freed.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere to be released from prisonDavid Tamihere, who was convicted of the murder of two Swedish backpackers, has been granted parole after serving nearly 20 years in prison and will be released on November 15.03 Nov 04:02 AM
EconomyGovt calls for tenders on PPP prisonThe Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.03 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandGovt to amend Waihopai defence lawThe Govt will amend the 'claim of right' defence successfully used by the men who damaged equipment at the Waihopai spy base.02 Nov 11:11 PM
