New ZealandLonger delays for sexual abuse trialsDelays 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.19 Mar 05:35 AM
New ZealandLegal aid debt written offMore than 10,300 New Zealanders had their legal aid debt wiped last year - a big increase from 2013.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment not dodging Bain compo: PMThe Government is not 'shopping around' for a report that will allow it to dodge paying David Bain compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandJustice minister to attend international law conferenceJustice Minister Amy Adams is attending an international law conference in London this week.21 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandDavid Bain: Law expert slams Govt moveA law expert has slammed the Government's move to commission a new report looking into David Bain's claim for compensation.19 Feb 08:50 PM
New ZealandTraffic fine defaulter owes $37,523Almost $9 million in parking and traffic fines has gone unpaid in Auckland in the past year, and the worst offender owes nearly $38k.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Let's do the decent thing by David BainMike 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'.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSports hit back at ad rule proposalsThe 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.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Media and marketingPR guru still shoots from lipThe PR supremo whose employment of attack bloggers was exposed in Dirty Politics says his unconventional media strategies are here to stay.29 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNicolas Sarkozy on track for comebackFormer President Nicolas Sarkozy seems set to clear the first obstacle in a once-improbable bid to return to France's highest office this weekend when he secures the leadership of the conservative UMP party.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJustice Ministry's briefing botch-upAn departmental gaffe has highlighted funding pressures in the justice sector which the officials sought to hide by redacting passages from a recently released briefing to incoming Justice Minister Amy Adams.14 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandCollins' 'surprise' title lossJudith Collins has been blindsided by John Key’s decision to deny her the "Honourable’’ title while an inquiry into alleged undermining of the ex-SFO head is investigated.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandMurder accused denied bailA man accused of stabbing another man to death with the help of the dead man's wife has been declined bail at the High Court at Auckland today.23 Sep 06:33 AM
New ZealandSexual abuse court trials may be reviewed againA move away from the adversarial court system for sexual and domestic violence may be back on the agenda after the resignation of former Justice Minister Judith Collins, a senior National MP says.10 Sep 10:11 PM
OpinionJosie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be cleanThe job of a Minister of Justice is to protect the integrity of the system and any sign of political interference risks infecting the whole system, writes Josie Pagani.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWife's name aids escape from e-braceletAn accused child rapist is one of a growing number of people able to flee criminal charges after cutting off their electronic bracelets.03 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandGovt unveils new anti-corruption law changesJustice Minister Judith Collins has unveiled a range of law changes to crack down on corruption, organised crime and bribery in New Zealand.25 Jun 06:33 AM
EntertainmentArt raises funds for restorative justiceWorks by 12 prisoners are on show in Wanganui's Davis Central City Library this month, in an exhibition themed Aotearoa - Our Land, Our People.09 Jun 06:38 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Ear pick clip timing couldn't be worseTV3's gratuitous clip of John Banks picking his ear was a bad call and the timing couldn't have been worse, writes John Drinnan.27 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer wears flea collar to Akld courtA lawyer took to wearing a flea collar on her ankle at one of the country's biggest courts while others reported maggots falling from the ceiling, an inquiry hears.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner attacks lawyerA man with a history of violent offending has admitted assaulting a senior Crown lawyer after escaping from security escorts while being led to courtroom cells.24 Apr 07:05 AM
Media and marketingGovt pays PR firm to run court websiteTaxpayers are paying a corporate lobbying and public relations firm top dollar to run a website that the opposition says could be run by public servants for much less.06 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandGovernment backs Law Commission move to revise Trusts ActTrustees of private trusts in New Zealand will soon have a clearer idea of their obligations and duties.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandJailed kiwi to be deportedA New Zealand man who has been sentenced in Australia to more than eight years jail on incest and sex charges will be deported, despite his family not living here.12 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandWarning before raising sex historyCabinet has approved proposals to make court less traumatic for sex abuse victims, including a requirement that a victim is warned if their sexual history will be raised in a trial.25 Nov 10:30 PM
