Latest from Ministry of Justice

'Justice system a wrecking ball’: Pair's fight to clear their names

'They’ve absolutely destroyed my life... I'm trying to get justice and I'm still at it.'

501 legal bombshell: Justice Minister, PM respond

A High Court judge has questioned the Government’s authority to impose special conditions.

‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearing

Judge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.

14,000 coronial files blocked: Ministry of Justice confirms cyber attack

The ministry says it cannot rule out the possibility the information has been taken.

Inquest opens into shearing identity's death

The whānau of former top shearer Koro Mullins wants answers on his death

Black Widow murder a case of clues picked up by coroner

Proposed changes to Coroners Act could mean some causes of death missed, say pathologists.

Shopkeepers frustrated at Hipkins' 'crime emergency' response

Crime not being reported because of loss of faith in system, group says.

Justice Minister doubles down on famous people using name suppression

Justice Minister to look at whether or not name suppression rules are fit for purpose.

'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial system

The mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system.

'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay up

David Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.

Inmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficulties

Staff tried to save man who died in his cell.

'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings

Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.

Four minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judge

The lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'

'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service

Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.

Value of 'priceless' carving becomes an issue

Items of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.

Kiri Allan says National's 'soft-on-crime' rhetoric is 'abhorrent'

It comes as National says repealing Three Strikes shows Labour is 'soft on crime'.

'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally ill

Prisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.

'Victim-centric approach': Kiri Allan pledges more support for victims

East Coast MP Kiri Allan picked up the justice portfolio, previously held by Kris Faafoi.