New ZealandCriminal justice system changes criticisedThe Human Rights Commission says saving money should not be the reason defendants lose their right to a trial by jury.07 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandBail-rape accused gets bail - againA man charged with drugging and raping a woman while he was out on bail has been bailed again, and yesterday his conditions of release were relaxed. In 2009 Paulus Nieuwenhuiysen was charged with possession for supply of Ecstasy, 05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandJuror privacy to be tightenedLegislation that will enhance the privacy, safety and security of jurors was introduced to Parliament today. The move comes after a convicted murderer wrote to a juror whose name he saw on a jury panel list.05 Apr 04:10 AM
New ZealandDrink-drive lawyer's bid to walk freeA lawyer facing a drink-driving charge has been able to keep her identity secret - and is fighting to keep her record clean. The lawyer was allegedly found with more than one and a half times the legal blood alcohol limit.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex crime monster harassed victim from prisonA violent sex offender stabbed his nephew while on bail - and was later allowed to call him repeatedly from prison in a bid to intimidate him into changing his evidence.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSimon Power leaving ParliamentCabinet Minister Simon Power is retiring from politics in November to return to the private sector.01 Mar 09:44 PM
New ZealandQC to investigate naming of sex abuse victimsA Queen's Counsel will carry out an investigation into the publication of the names of two sexual abuse victims on a Ministry of Justice website.15 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandGovernment to deal with high-risk reoffendersA woman raped by Malcolm George Chaston long before he fulfilled his boasts to kill is angry the predator was able to go on hurting others.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandJudge: Breach was court's faultThe Chief High Court Judge, Justice Helen Winkelmann, says the court failed to note suppression rules on a judgement which led to two sexual abuse victims being named on the Ministry of Justice website.14 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandIndependent reviewer to look at suppression breachAn independent reviewer is to be appointed to look into the accidental publishing of two sexual abuse victims' names on the Ministry of Justice website.13 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandJudge could have been behind victims' naming - PowerThe accidental publishing of two sexual abuse victims' names may have been the fault of a judge and not a clerical error as earlier thought, Justice Minister Simon Power says.13 Feb 09:07 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Losing the right to silence must not be Kahui legacy05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil looks for power to ban street prostitutesProstitutes could be banned from street trading in Auckland and beyond after a Super City council vote.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree strikes act used on 132 offenders in six monthsThe three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment gets tough on finesDrivers with overdue traffic fines could have their licences suspended under a new law, which would also send people with overdue fines to prison.16 Jan 04:30 PM
