New ZealandMum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets boozeUnder-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.23 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFiji democracy group planning pirate radioA pirate radio station plans to broadcast from international waters off the coast of Fiji.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore power for councils in battle against boozeLocal councils will be given greater power to make decisions over alcohol in their communities under changes to be released tomorrow.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandChanging court procedures won't work - Law SocietyCalls to change procedures after a notorious killer was able to write a letter to a juror have been called into doubt by the Law Society. 16 Aug 06:55 AM
New ZealandInquiry after killer writes to jurorSimon Power is considering whether jurors' addresses should ever be handed out, amid reports a convicted killer was able to contact a juror.15 Aug 11:38 PM
New ZealandAlarm as notorious killer writes to jurorOne of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly contacted a woman on the jury that found him guilty this month of kidnapping.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTechnology to combat car gangs 'too costly'Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.30 Jul 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Victims' clamour weighs heavily on scales of justice24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power likely to buy back HQBlack Power looks set to buy back a confiscated stronghold after the Government and Auckland City Council ruled out buying the property to keep it away from the gang.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power regains control of cannabis HQA Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.18 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCareer criminal earned six-figure income in prisonOne of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.17 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpy base defence faces reform or axeThe 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.14 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandName lands NZ fishing rep in hot water with law againPeter James Scott has again fallen foul of the authorities because he shares his name and birthday with a drug dealer.12 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrunken youths in ER at rate of almost one a dayDrunk youths are turning up at Auckland emergency rooms at the rate of almost one a day, says the ADHB.05 Jul 04:00 PM
