New Zealand'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSovereign citizen defence 'mumbo jumbo' and abuse of court process - judgeHigh Court judge lampoons man's claims in new judgment.20 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandPrisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compoA prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.12 Sep 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs XSilks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.09 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandYou be the judge: Complaints leap 45 per cent since 2017'Corrupt, biased, incompetent, or drunk' - the public have their say on judges.08 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furoreRecruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.19 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandDeath on the mountain: 'Different decisions and she may have survived'"If any of those critical decisions had been different, Tracey may have survived."17 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay upDavid Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.05 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandInmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficultiesStaff tried to save man who died in his cell.31 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findingsVaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.21 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandFour minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judgeThe lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'14 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation serviceLetele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandValue of 'priceless' carving becomes an issueItems of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.21 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandKiri Allan says National's 'soft-on-crime' rhetoric is 'abhorrent'It comes as National says repealing Three Strikes shows Labour is 'soft on crime'.20 Jun 12:34 AM
New Zealand'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally illPrisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.19 Jun 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Victim-centric approach': Kiri Allan pledges more support for victimsEast Coast MP Kiri Allan picked up the justice portfolio, previously held by Kris Faafoi.19 Jun 04:59 AM
New Zealand'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three yearsVictims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandThieves steal driver's licence from letterbox, buy car, police won't investigateThe victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.17 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandA roll call of the wrongfully convicted and those who claim they are innocentAlan Hall's fight to clear his name is the latest in a series of miscarriages of justice.09 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsStrictly confidential: Victim Support report on bullying under wrapsReport shared with justice officials but can only be reviewed by a "restricted group".08 Jun 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVictim Support refuses to release report into bullying allegationsEighty-eight people were spoken to during the 12-month investigation.01 Jun 09:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The court staff found snooping through court recordsMore than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeLegal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easierNearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAre vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delaysThe maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.26 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandScott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidenceControversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.25 May 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe inheritance trap: What you'll be entitled to under new lawKiwis under the age of 25 may not be able to contest a parent's will in the future.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe inspectors to visit GloriavaleGovernment agencies stepping in after child labour was confirmed at West Coast compound.11 May 07:06 PM
New ZealandMegaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extraditionTen years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.09 May 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgingsThe council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.09 May 04:47 AM
New Zealand'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnightA clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.08 May 08:27 PM
New Zealand$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announcedAnnouncement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.07 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandDrug money used to fund anti-drug initiativesNew Zealand's criminals have helped pay for a range of community programmes this year.05 May 10:30 PM
