Flint Wallace asked his partner to attend counselling with him, hours later he killed her

Dozens of cases are being adjourned at Auckland's courts as industrial action heats up.

High Court judge to consider if District Court judge erred by drawing on experiences.

Generous super scheme - multiplying judges' contributions eightfold - faces scrutiny.

Prisoner and "jailhouse lawyer" Arthur Taylor was behind the legal challenge.

Union members at NZ's courts have voted on a nationwide strike today.

COMMENT: Youth will have less chance of feeling full force of the law under new changes.

An in-depth look at youth justice services and how they could better cater for offenders.

Union members voted in favour of another "lightning strike" today.

The national lawyers' organisation and regulator also elected its youngest president.

New Zealand mother flees Australia with daughter, fears being sent back.

A man facing aggravated robbery charges made a dramatic escape from an Auckland courtroom

Justice Minister visits Whanganui.

COMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.

The report argued to put Māori perspectives at the centre of justice policy.

Three government departments, three different stories about handling of bullying claims.

All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.

District and High Courts are closed to the public for two hours today.

Eighteen-year-old back in action days after court sentence for another robbery.

Partial transcripts of witness interviews handed to police watchdog to determine "merit".

Courthouse arrest sparks high-level talks.

Female employees at the ministry are paid 15 per cent less than men, union says.

Employment investigation on top of QC's inquiry into appointment process for top job.

QC's decision means four senior leaders in NZ police will likely give evidence in inquiry.

Act Party leader David Seymour speaks on "unintended consequence" of Three Strikes law.

National leader Simon Bridges has shifted on his refusal to consider changes to the law.

The outburst disrupted the smooth flow and thrust a spotlight onto Wallace.

Sentence comes as the Government holds its criminal justice summit.

"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."