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Kiwis rally for Blessie

Kiwis have rallied behind a Filipino family's legal bid for justice, for their much loved mother, grandmother and wife, to raise more than $50,000.

'I would give anything to have my wife back'

Exclusive: Blessie Gotingco was raped and murdered on May 24, 2014. Today, for the first time, her husband of 30 years, Antonio, speaks about her life and loves - and her death.

Blessie's family fight for justice

Blessie Gotingco's family are considering filing a civil case against the Department of Corrections for wrongful death - and are calling on all New Zealanders to help them.

Struggle to reach crime rate targets

Justice Minister Amy Adams says new crime measures aren't a shifting of the goalposts as officials seek answers on why key Govt targets could be missed.

Guilty, but no convictions

Eight people who admitted or were found guilty of "homicide or related offences" avoided convictions when they appeared in court last year.

Bain compo inquiry in eighth month

Justice Minister Amy Adams has conceded that the latest inquiry into whether David Bain should be paid compensation is taking longer than expected.

Catriona MacLennan: Bid to cut family violence needs cash backing

Enforcement and resources are vital to ensuring Amy Adams' family violence law changes are to be effective, writes Catriona MacLennan.

The making of Amy Adams?

Amy Adams fits in with the "compassionate conservatism" tag Prime Minister John Key has used to describe his Administration, writes Claire Trevett.

Longer delays for sexual abuse trials

Delays for sexual violence jury trials are increasing, with the median length for trials to conclude growing from 388 days to 459 days in the past few years.

Legal aid debt written off

More than 10,300 New Zealanders had their legal aid debt wiped last year - a big increase from 2013.

Government not dodging Bain compo: PM

The Government is not 'shopping around' for a report that will allow it to dodge paying David Bain compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.

Justice minister to attend international law conference

Justice Minister Amy Adams is attending an international law conference in London this week.

David Bain: Law expert slams Govt move

A law expert has slammed the Government's move to commission a new report looking into David Bain's claim for compensation.

Traffic fine defaulter owes $37,523

Almost $9 million in parking and traffic fines has gone unpaid in Auckland in the past year, and the worst offender owes nearly $38k.

Mike Hosking: Let's do the decent thing by David Bain

Mike Hosking on why he believes we owe David Bain: 'He was found not guilty after being inside for 13 of the most potentially fruitful and productive years of his life'.

Sports hit back at ad rule proposals

The All Blacks, Warriors and the Black Caps say proposed changes to alcohol sponsorship and advertising would threaten the sustainability of their codes at nearly every level.