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Lawless rampage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside

Michael Smith stole a car that had a baby asleep in the backseat. Then he went on the lam.

Editorial: The kids aren't all right

OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.

German woman given harsher sentence than rapist for calling him ‘pig’

‘Maja R’ jailed for ‘defaming’ gang-rapist by messaging him after he avoided prison.

Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house

'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.

'Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journey

The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.

Woman brutally attacked slams justice system after not learning of abuser's release

The woman received a formal written notice three days before her attacker was released.

Derek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reforms

OPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.

Cancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family home

The man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.

Letters: Willis may come to regret writing off KiwiRail's board

OPINION: Also in today's letters – spending secrets, sentencing rules and Razor's squad.

Family cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts

'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.

'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park

'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'

For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change

The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.

Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders

The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.

'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit

Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.

Eke Panuku agrees to temporary Wynyard Quarter footbridge: Victory for businesses

Th announcement was a reversal of a previous position to reject a temporary bridge.

Three Strikes Bill: Evidence shows punishment doesn’t stop re-offending says criminologist

The reinstatement of the law will bring back the Three Strikes regime