Latest from Ministry of Justice

Alcoholic novelties at risk of ban

Test added to 'claim of right' defence

<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol changes getting closer

Legislation introducing the change to a split drinking age will be one step closer after it is tabled in Parliament next week, Simon Power says.

Govt to amend Waihopai defence law

The Govt will amend the 'claim of right' defence successfully used by the men who damaged equipment at the Waihopai spy base.

Blacklist to protect kids

Groundbreaking cellphone technology has been launched in a bid to stop teenagers being harassed by text bullies. The new service allows cellphone users to blacklist up to 20 numbers.

More skeletal remains found in Gisborne

IRD, Education chiefs get top state sector pay hikes

Among the 24 state sector CEOs whose performance over the year had been reviewed, six were paid more, five were paid less and 13 stayed the same.

Juror information to be restricted

Drunk woman accused of biting officer

A male police officer was allegedly bitten by a drunk woman as he took her to the police station, leaving him requiring medical attention.

Rule changes would shield smackers, say experts

<i>Editorial</i>: Openness has to be the start and end point

Stars named and shamed under proposal

Suppression tightening welcomed

Fame not reason for suppression - Power

It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced today.

Hard-up self-employed can still opt out of juries

Self-employed people who would face financial hardship if they undertook jury service would still be able to be excused, the Ministry of Justice says.

Editorial: More flexible jury system a welcome step

Only 10% of car thefts solved

Police are often stumped unless they manage to catch criminals in the act of stealing.

Manukau police stop 110 drink drivers