New ZealandCollins backtracks on jail compoJustice Minister Judith Collins has backtracked on a law change that would have ensured compensation for ill-treatment of prisoners by the state was used to benefit victims rather than being given to the inmates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinistry's text message errorMinistry of Justice phone lines were overloaded today after thousands of people were mistakenly told to contact the ministry "ASAP''.07 Jan 03:30 AM
OpinionCK Stead: Why judge was wrong on BainC K Stead explains why he is not surprised that Judith Collins ordered a review of the Binnie report on the Bain case.04 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Collins should stand by Bain reportWhat are those of us - I assume a large majority - who do not have time to read the Binnie Report to make of David Bain's compensation claim and the legal tangle that Justice Minister Judith Collins has got herself into?16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Collins carries an obstacle of her own makingWhen Judith Collins' political history is written, the events of the past week will be an important chapter. It showed the best and worst of the Minister of Justice.14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJoe Karam: This injustice almost as bad as the first oneAround 12 months ago, the Government, led by Prime Minister John Key, appointed former Canadian Supreme Court judge Ian Binnie to advise on David Bain's compensation claim.14 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDunne: Bain should be compensatedPeter Dunne said in a Twitter post today David Bain should be compensated, and called the police comments on judge Ian Binnie's report 'inappropriate'.14 Dec 06:19 AM
New ZealandPolice reject damning criticism of them in Canadian judge's reportPolice last night rejected damning criticism of their handling of the David Bain case, as it was revealed failures in the original investigation were behind the recommendation that compensation be paid.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBain fight: public faith at stakeThe public's confidence in the judicial system is at stake in the David Bain compensation case, says Justice Minister Judith Collins.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice defend Bain caseA report on David Bain's application for compensation said it should be awarded, but a peer review says the report is flawed and would not withstand scrutiny.13 Dec 06:54 AM
Small BusinessTiming of liquor law upsets barsBars, restaurants and liquor stores will be forced to move to new trading hours and tighter alcohol rules in their peak season.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLawyers: Heroes or villains?The untimely death of top lawyer Greg King has focused attention on one of society's most unpopular jobs. Jared Savage examines the case for the defence.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTolley considers family friendly prisonHumane initiatives in privately-run British prisons, such as inmates spending a day with their kids, have caught the eye of Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.13 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: State needs option of civil casesEditorial: A financial penalty can bring as much public dishonour as a criminal conviction for an offending company or individual, and so it should.12 Nov 04:29 PM
PoliticsDeep hurt left by cyber-trollsWhen people post deliberately extreme comments from the anonymity of cyberspace, the effects can be devastating - and sometimes fatal.09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionSir Bob Jones: Bain case disgraceThe continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.05 Nov 04:30 PM
