New ZealandCourts bill takes aim at unpaid traffic finesNew legislation will allow the suspension of licenses belonging to drivers who have not arranged to pay their traffic fines.30 Apr 04:02 AM
WorldMalcolm X killer walks free with deep regretsThe only man ever to admit involvement in the assassination of Malcolm X was freed, 45 years after he helped gun down the civil rights leader.28 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt considers national guidelines on child witnessesA report on child witnesses in criminal courts has identified concerns about the systems aimed at protecting them.21 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandOfficers' names suppressed despite earlier identificationTwo police officers were arrested on New Year's Day and charged in relation to a drinking incident.21 Apr 05:19 AM
New ZealandDavid Bain's compensation test revealedDavid Bain will have to meet an "extraordinary circumstances" test in his bid for compensation for wrongful conviction.20 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandPublic-private prison plan right move - criminologistPrivate prisons could provide a "spur of competition" to improve prisons, says expert.14 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland prison to be public-private set upThe Govt wants a 1000-bed male prison at Wiri to be designed, built and operated under a public-private partnership.14 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandMinister orders review of 'greater good' defenceSimon Power orders a law review after three men successfully used a "greater good" defence to justify extensively damaging the Waihopai spybase.12 Apr 06:51 AM
