Latest from Ministry of Justice
Government agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing included
The committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list.
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential report
The High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.
Lawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJ
Chris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands.
Opinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic values
Imprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.
Police response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staff
Minister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death.
Legal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to it
Forecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.
'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid need
Legal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.
Roger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime rates
OPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.
Unlawful property seizures by police leave woken grandmother outside, sick man to walk home
IPCA finds Wellington police unlawfully seized vehicles for unpaid fines.
Editorial: Prisoner voting ban spiteful
OPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.
Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers
'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.
No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers
Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.
Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting
Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?
Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice
The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.
‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.
Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service
OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.
‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?
Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.
Editorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad idea
EDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
‘Making communities safer’: New firearms rules target gangs
Police now can search for firearms without a warrant under new powers.
Rainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversity
The Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.
Owed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'
Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.
Man appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclist
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.
NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update
Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.
Revealed: Youth offending decreasing despite spotlight on young offenders
Youth offending is not increasing, a new Ministry of Justice report has found.
Proposed law change would give victims final say on sex offenders remaining secret
Proposed law changes would give victims more power - and more protection.