Latest from Ministry of Justice

Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies

Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.

Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ

Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.

Acquitted after 11 years and three trials

Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.

Jarrod Gilbert: I went to court. I got schooled.

OPINION: So unusual was this court that I wondered if I was, in fact, on drugs.

Govt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crime

The Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.

Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing

Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.

How private is your work chat, really?

Two Ministry of Justice employees were called out for insulting a woman on private chats.

Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand

Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.

'Inappropriate': Ministry of Justice staff called researcher a bitch

The ministry has refused to explain what action was taken against the two staff members.

Opinion: Budget falls short for justice

OPINION: In the justice portfolio, the devil was in the detail in the 2024 Budget.

Firearms and ammunition supplied to gangs purchased by 'straw buyers'

A police briefing exposes more examples of legal guns supplied on to the black market.

'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences

'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?

Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?

OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'

Double voting found in election result, judges and minister briefed

A small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.

Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted

OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.

Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?

ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.

Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion

OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.

Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says

The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.