Latest from Ministry of Justice

'One more hit and he would've killed her'

Man who brutally bashed his estranged wife has lost his bid to have his sentence reduced.

Lawyer tried to destroy husband's career

A lawyer waged a "personal vendetta" to destroy her husband's career, a tribunal rules.

Former bankrupt wins appeal against Law Society

Former bankrupt lawyer ruled fit and proper person with the skills to practise on his own.

Judge 'erred' in domestic violence case

The Court of Appeal has granted a protection order after judge "erred".

Barry Soper: Apology 30 years overdue

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Govt to apologise for gay convictions

The Government to make a rare formal apology tomorrow to men criminalised for being gay.

Teina Pora's payout a 'further injustice'

Advocates for Teina Pora are fighting to have inflation added to his compensation.

Legislation to wipe gay crimes introduced

People convicted under anti-gay laws are a step closer to having their records wiped.

Abused woman's 19-year nightmare

Woman upset to be tied to her abuser for decades because of way he has set up payments.

Man who distributed terrorist material has sentence appeal dismissed

Man imprisoned for widely distributing terrorism material has had his appeal dismissed.

Doug Laing: Family violence a National summit

This summit being run by the Government just doesn't cut the mustard.

The making of a murderer

Jaden Stroobant was jailed for murder. What led him down this brutal, violent path?

Budget 2017: Cantabs get a boost

Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.

The Big Read: Death of a schoolboy

Stephen Dudley died after an assault at rugby practice. The Coroner's report is now out.

Real estate agent admits meth charges

A Ponsonby real estate agent has been sacked after pleading guilty to meth charges.

Victim group slam 'dangerous' Family Court

Victim advocates say authorities are 'not open' to issues around the Family Court system.

Colourful career criminal back in jail

It was four years ago to the day that Anthony Sannd stole a $130,000 Ducati motorcycle.

Fraudster slammed by judge for court delays

It's taken more than four years for a resolution in the case involving Matthew Young.