New ZealandMurderer lays charges against witnessesConvicted murderer Stephen Hudson has filed private prosecutions against witnesses who gave evidence against him.25 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandThree strikes act used on 132 offenders in six monthsThe three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandInitiative for parents a fresh start for familiesYouth Court judges are gearing up to make hundreds of orders a year directing young offenders and their parents to attend parenting programmes.18 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justiceGary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCourt orders gangster's patch destroyedA Mongrel Mob member has had his gang patch destroyed in a landmark court ruling.15 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandChina murder trial 'insult to NZ jurisdiction'Chinese authorities are to travel to NZ to gather evidence on the murder of a taxi driver in Auckland.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIll health may have led to inmate's deathPolice have named the prisoner found dead at Waikeria Prison in Waikato and say ill health may have contributed to his death. 10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandPrisoner dies at Waikeria PrisonPolice are investigating the death of a prisoner at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu last night.09 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandDavid Bain: 'Why I'm broke'David Bain has spoken out about his dire financial situation, telling the <i>New Idea</i> magazine: "I'm having to do everything from nothing. I've had to do a catch-up of 15 years. I've had no income.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuard loses bid to appeal firingA Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.30 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandPolice spend $2m on informersPolice paid criminal narks nearly $2 million in the past five years.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLaw change stops lawyers' big payouts from public purseRadical changes to the legal aid system will put an end to taxpayers paying defence lawyers up to $900,000 a year.28 Dec 04:30 PM
