New ZealandSimon Bridges changes his mind on Three Strikes lawNational leader Simon Bridges has shifted on his refusal to consider changes to the law.22 Aug 03:27 AM
Kahu'Where are Māori?: Utu star disrupts criminal justice summitThe outburst disrupted the smooth flow and thrust a spotlight onto Wallace.21 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandNZ's first maximum three-strikes sentence handed downSentence comes as the Government holds its criminal justice summit.21 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandMinister's heartfelt call on Māori imprisonment levels"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."21 Aug 02:02 AM
OpinionGarth McVicar: Prison summit needs to think about familiesCOMMENT: For the causes of crime look to the breakdown of families.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisons a 'moral and fiscal failure' PM saysJacinda Ardern opened the criminal justice summit by slamming NZ's incarceration rate.20 Aug 07:21 AM
New ZealandNew contracts to improve coronial services, says Ministry of JusticeHowever, there is criticism of a break-up of the service into four regional contracts.20 Aug 05:50 AM
New ZealandNearly 900 complaints against judges in 3 years: reportComplaints made for delays, incompetence, bias and allegations of corruption.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPathology dismantling 'threatens justice'Little unmoved as forensic pathologists warn of break-up consequences.19 Aug 12:01 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Confidential Treaty document left on trainThe Treaty of Waitangi negotiating document hasn't been recovered.19 Aug 01:00 AM
KahuBig Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisonsAndrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.17 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuJustice, Corrections, Police: Three different stories about bullying allegationsThree government agencies, three different stories. National calls for new inquiry.16 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuWally Haumaha phones witness to alleged bullyingNew investigation into why Wally Haumaha called staff member about bullying allegations.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe robbed a woman seriously injured in a car crash – but a judge won't let us name himThe judge permanently suppressed the name of a thief who robbed a crash victim.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM 'hugely frustrated' with Wally Haumaha sagaPM frustrated with "drip-fed" information which should have been known before promotion.09 Aug 05:29 PM
New ZealandAussie's NZ deportation policy 'shocking', expert saysRelationship between Australia and NZ suffering because of "very, very nasty" issue.09 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandMore heat on Govt over Haumaha inquiryPolice Minister's Face Book comment suggests chumminess with Deputy Commissioner.09 Aug 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuHaumaha bullying claims: Three women leave police HQThree women on joint justice project allege Wally Haumaha left them "disillusioned".09 Aug 12:50 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: A chance to rethink the criminal justice systemComment: How could I be critical of what is done if I'd refused the chance to do it right?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoment All Blacks great was found slumped behind wheel at McD's drive-thruWeepu had ordered his food, but passed out drunk at the wheel before he could receive it.07 Aug 04:20 AM
BusinessJustice summit puts SFO future up in airMinister says future of Serious Fraud Office on the table in review of Justice sector.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAxe-murderer fights parole decisionAxe-murderer John Ericson has gone to court again to challenge a parole decision.31 Jul 09:25 PM
PoliticsEditorial: Predictable attack on Borrows by hardline law-and-order lobbyTougher "punishment" tends to produce hardened people more likely to offend again29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandCommissioner wants UN probe of NZ violenceThe Justice Minister says he has nothing to fear from an external critique.22 Jul 06:27 AM
New ZealandMurder accused appeals extradition to ChinaKyung Yup Kim says he could face torture or the death penalty.16 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandCrime and Punishment: Will freeing more prisoners work?With jails bursting at the seams, the govt wants to slash numbers, will Kiwis be on board?16 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandFormer National MP to head Govt's justice reform groupAdvisory group tasked with helping reform the criminal justice system.11 Jul 10:06 PM
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
