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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.

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.