PremiumPremiumSport'Dangerous' run it straight concerns ignored by Govt officials before teen's deathPapers show it was treated as a private issue but is now the subject of top-level talks. 20 Jul 10:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son 14 Jul 02:41 AM
WellingtonCops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrest08 Jul 09:03 PM
PremiumPoliticsShould stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concerns06 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'It's all safe mum': Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gown04 Jul 06:00 AM
PoliticsMinister ditches agency's Māori name, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ 27 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandNZ prison numbers projected to spike under tougher crime laws - see the numbersPrisoner numbers are expected to jump 36% in the next 10 years.12 Jun 01:28 AM
PoliticsGovernment agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing includedThe committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list. 10 Jun 03:21 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery chargesThe man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.09 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrown urged to consult Māori on coastal rights amid funding scheme reviewCosts for coastal marine title claims are expected to rise to $19 million in 2024-25.06 Jun 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Budget 2025 misses the mark on justice reformOPINION: Access to justice or bogus rhetoric? 01 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandVictims voice concerns over legal aid as Government boosts fundingOne victim's ex is out of jail and wants legal aid to oppose a protection order.31 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouple's renovation dream almost derailed by court's error in $8k window disputeThey won a case over incorrect window sizes but the decision had 'serious errors'.31 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'All crime is crime': Police Minister on 'confusing' shoplifting loss threshold memoPolice Minister called Newstalk ZB to “clarify” a “poorly-worded" police memo. 27 May 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential reportThe High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.21 May 06:54 PM
New ZealandLawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJChris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands. 20 May 05:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic valuesImprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.19 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsPolice response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staffMinister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death. 19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandUnlawful property seizures by police leave woken grandmother outside, sick man to walk homeIPCA finds Wellington police unlawfully seized vehicles for unpaid fines.08 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Prisoner voting ban spitefulOPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme 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.30 Apr 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNo safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powersOfficials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.16 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shopliftingFacial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justiceThe PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priorityTeen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.05 Apr 10:00 PM
