New ZealandName removed from memorial to Supreme Court judgeA memorial for Supreme Court judge Sir Robert Chambers no longer bares his name.09 Jul 12:42 AM
New ZealandSensible Sentencing Trust founder resignsGarth McVicar steps down. Sensible Sentencing Trust to be led by new management committee.05 Jul 01:01 AM
New ZealandEx-lawyer: Inquiry into Russell McVeagh a failureBazley report is mere 'window dressing', says former lawyer.05 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandDotcom to take US extradition fight to Supreme CourtThe United States wants Kim Dotcom extradited and tried over criminal copyright charges.04 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandBain retrial judge to review Scott Watson caseRetired High Court judge Sir Graham Panckhurst will review the Scott Watson case.04 Jul 02:09 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Govt has bob each way on penal policyCOMMENT: The Government continues to play footsie with the law and order lobbyists.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKelvin Davis sets the record straightCorrections Minister Kelvin Davis has clarified confusion over what he knew and when.01 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandBridges: Fewer beds for more prisonersThe 10-year projection of NZ's prison population has surged in the past two years.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen St jukebox killing: Why top author wants murder case re-examinedWriter wants historic murder case put before criminal injustices commission.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland shooting: Police complete investigation into double-killerPsychotic gunman Quinn Patterson killed two people during a property inspection.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice college admit using licences for trainingDave Christensen had a suspicion there was more to what police were telling him.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP says Andrew Little trivialising 'bottom-pinching' caseAndrew Little said grabbing prison guard's bottom at lower end of indecent-assault cases.14 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society saysThe justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.14 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandVictims' families relieved three strikes law will stayVictims families welcome justice minister's decision not to repeal three strikes law.11 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandBridges says three strike backdown shows Govt's incompetenceJustice Minister Andrew Little is set to announce an advisory panel to look at reforms.11 Jun 12:55 AM
New ZealandThree strikes 'evidence' wrong: officialNo "evidence" three-strikes law works as Government moves to repeal.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNumber of people unfit to stand trial triplesIncreasing numbers of people are being found mentally unfit to stand trial.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoogle served 73 times by Govt and courtsNZ's courts tell Google to remove content for privacy, security and defamation reasons.08 Jun 08:49 PM
New ZealandMP accuses police of racial profiling, 'systemic racism'Marama Davidson is the latest politician to speak openly on the subject.07 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandDHB denies tipping off Housing NZ about methA court ruling says health officials told Housing NZ to meth-test a rehab patient's house.05 Jun 12:22 AM
New ZealandConcerns raised over protection from hate speechHuman rights and civil liberties advocates agree our laws need the right balance.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCareer crims on 3 strikes average 63 convictionsMajority of Kiwis approve of controversial "Three Strikes" Law, that looks set to change.02 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandNational promises to reinstate three strikesNational says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.31 May 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Best guess' on prison numbers before inmate blowoutForecasts of prison populations called a "best guess" after inmate projections go wrong.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis law reform should consider the risks: ResearcherAny law change on cannabis should consider the risks to young people, says researcher.24 May 10:56 PM
Business'Considerable concern' at Google's court disregardThe inaction of Google and Facebook on privacy issues has caused concern.23 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandTop Māori cop's ambitions dashed: Jockeying for job startsThe man once seen as New Zealand's first Māori police commissioner no longer has a job.23 May 02:27 AM
BusinessHow Google 'thumbs its nose' at NZ's justice systemIn recent high-profile court cases Google's actions have threatened NZ's due process.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer escapes toughest sentenceDylyn Davis escapes life imprisonment without parole for murdering his girlfriend.22 May 04:24 AM
New ZealandYouth justice funding as age increases to 17The justice system is in crisis and failing children and families, says the Government.17 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBudget: $200m for pop-up prison cellsHundreds of new pop-up jail cells will be built with $200m of new funding in Budget 2018.17 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandMcVicar: Soft path will fail'Tough on crime' advocate gives warning ahead of government plan for justice summit.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington teacher deregistered over domestic offencesTribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.16 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandSoper: Not fair to blame three strikes law for overflowing prisonsCOMMENT: It is fair to say there's less tolerance for crime generally.10 May 05:00 PM
