Latest from Ministry of Justice

'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.

Opinion: Why the Ram Raid Bill won’t fix the problem

OPINION: The bill ignores the context of the offending and how to intervene.

JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression

One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.

Court date set for Kiri Allan's trial

She will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.

Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty bill

The Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.

Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m

Police seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.

'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker

Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.

Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched

The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.

What kids who commit serious crimes have in common

Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.

500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays

Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?