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Schapelle Corby sentence could be cut

Schapelle Corby, sentenced to 20 years' jail after she was caught in Bali with 4.1kg of marijuana in a boogie board bag, may have her sentence reduced.

Secrecy over high-profile case

Kiwis' unpaid fines reach record $800m

Judge soft on Maori - MP

Sentences reflect wish to keep tightly knit family together

Legal experts cast doubt on Bain's payout bid

Experts say it will be very difficult for Bain to get compensation.

Union blamed for limiting inmate numbers

Don't jail me, says medal case man

The man who negotiated the return of one of the stolen war medals says he should not spend any time in jail if convicted of methamphetamine charges.

<i>Editorial</i>: Field verdict shows need for changes

Court manager suspended over allegations

Capill is 'resigned' to denial of parole

Govt introduces bill to scrap provocation defence

Accused killers will no longer be able to rely on the defence that they were provoked if a Government Bill is passed.

Govt to scrap defence of provocation

We'll never be subjected to a repeat of the defence used in the Clayton Weatherston trial.

Students call off Lundy 500

<i>Deborah Coddington:</i> Provocation not just for homicidal posers

'Lundy 500' good behaviour pledge