New ZealandExtending police instant punishment powers finds supportA proposal to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations" could make police more effective, top NZ lawyer says.08 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandPolice set for greater instant punishment powersPolice officers will be able to dispense on-the-spot punishments for minor crimes under plans to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations".08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTony Veitch's victory over policeA detective with personal links to Kristin Dunne-Powell should not have worked on the Tony Veitch investigation, according an official report.05 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Car boot' lawyers cashing in on legal aidPoor-quality defence lawyers working out of their car boot and racking up legal aid bills are hurting Auckland's courts, a review finds.01 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandContainers may create 'slum prisons' - advocatePrison containers are for shifting goods, not housing people, says a leading penal reform advocate after today's announcement the units will be trialled at Rimutaka Prison from next March.27 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandBashing victim forgives her attackersStudent set upon with metal bars while walking home last year says she hopes her attackers learn a lesson in jail.19 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedal negotiator's drug trial abortedThe man who helped negotiate the return of stolen war medals to Waiouru Museum has avoided his trial on drugs charges.17 Aug 02:22 AM
WorldSchapelle Corby sentence could be cutSchapelle 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.16 Aug 04:00 PM
