Two-thirds of sexual violence reported to police fail to reach court
Only 6 per cent of sexual offending reported to police ends in jail, official figures say.
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Former top justice official's warning about jailhouse informants
Former top Canadian justice official warns about causes of wrongful convictions.
'Dicked around:' Govt slams National as anti-terror bill negotiations continue
It's unclear if National will support the bill and negotiations are continuing.
Inquest into 2009 death of Spanish tourists to be reopened
The couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.
Tailor-made law to prevent return of terrorists to NZ
The law would directly impact Kiwi Jihadi Mark Taylor, who had been imprisoned in Syria.
Don't be offended: Freedom of speech issues are prevalent
Prof Jim Flynn warns against becoming a society of "might makes right".
Mother fights to cut son's medication
A mother worries her son has a drug-induced liver injury but can't get his dose lowered.
Tragedy repeats: Mum, daughter killed by drunk jealous partners
Luana Raukawa was killed by her jealous lover. Then her daughter suffered the same fate.
Man arrested with pistol and ammo in Auckland court
A 23-year-old is facing two charges after being accused of carrying a gun into a court.
Zac Guildford loses licence after driving while on suspended licence
Former All Black Zac Guildford disqualified from driving for six months and fined
Brutal bride's gang hit on fiance: Bandidos prospect's appeal tossed out
A Bandido's gang associate appealed his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court.
Axed MAFS star charged with assaulting female 6 months after US allegations
Axed MAFS contestant was charged in 2009 with assaulting female.
Exclusive: Axed MAFS star faced second assault charge
Married At First Sight contestant Chris Mansfield was charged with assault in 2009.
Judge's 'insensitive' reaction to lawyer speaking in te reo among 191 complaints
Allegations of prejudice, bias or unprofessional behaviour are among the complaints.
More time for inmates in Killer Beez revenge attack, acquitted guards return to work
Three prison guards were also charged and later acquitted over the vicious prison fight.
Ardern against right to vote for all prisoners
PM says prisoners serving less than three years should have the right to vote.
Thousands of prisoners may soon be able to vote - if NZ First agrees
Minister Andrew Little says Cabinet will consider allowing prisoners the right to vote.
NZ suppression orders might soon be enforceable overseas, says minister
An agreement would mean "mutual recognition" of court orders between countries.
Barry Soper: The issue Parliament avoids like the plague
Comment: There's been a lot of poppycock talked about abortion over the years.
David Fisher: Archives NZ's guardianship of our past under threat
Comment: Our national archive is in trouble and all of government needs to help fix it.
Dishonoured in death: Privacy breach saw 33,000 coroners' files open to public
Files containing personal details about deaths from 1977-2000 were open to the public.
Crown seeks Supreme Court hearing for alleged murderer
A young sex worker was killed in China. The Crown says judges got extradition order wrong.
Lawyer challenges coroner's findings after Kiwi man found dead in Samoan prison
Hans Dalton was found upside down in a drum of water in a cell at Tafa'igata prison.
Coroner's conundrum: Kiwi's mysterious death in Samoan prison
Mystery remains about how a NZ man died in a Samoan prison cell during a cyclone.
DOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage site
DOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.
Further wait for parents of boy in international custody battle
Long wait for courts to decide where boy in international custody case should live.
Doctors can refuse abortion referral, even with proposed law changes
Harrowing stories New Zealand 'pro-choice' advocacy group are hearing all the time.
Justice report calls for Māori-led approach
The report called for the abolishment of the current prison system and Oranga Tamariki.
Scope of fund widened to better fight crime
Northland NGOs urged to tap into government funding to reduce drug harm.
Former Gisborne mayor takes on race relations role
The office has been vacant since Dame Susan Devoy left last June.
John Tamihere suing Mike Hosking, NZME for defamation
John Tamihere is seeking unspecified damages and costs.
Top District Court judge appointed to High Court
Judge Jan‑Marie Doogue has won judicial awards while in the top District Court job.
Soper: Not a lot done over Google's name suppression breach
Comment: Google clearly breached the suppression order of Grace Millane's murderer.