Latest from Ministry of Justice

Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?

More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced

Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays

The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.

Scott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidence

Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.

The inheritance trap: What you'll be entitled to under new law

Kiwis under the age of 25 may not be able to contest a parent's will in the future.

WorkSafe inspectors to visit Gloriavale

Government agencies stepping in after child labour was confirmed at West Coast compound.

Megaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extradition

Ten years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.

'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings

The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.

'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnight

A clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.

$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced

Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.

Raising the bar: The drive to get more Pasifika people into law school

Pasifika lawyers mistaken for defendants, or told they won't make it through law school.

Police investigating cleaning company after graphic posts

Police are investigating a company that has posted graphic pictures of callout scenes

'Caught between his two parents': Judge orders 11-year-old to get vaccinated against Covid

His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.

Stretching justice or a good thing? Defendants increasingly entering late guilty pleas

The Criminal Bar Association says it's not necessarily a bad thing that pleas are late.

Behind the bench - a revealing look at NZ's judges

New survey reveals the ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious beliefs of our judges.

A glimpse inside the judicial system; NZ's courts swing open their doors

It's the first insight into the operation of the country's courts in more than 20 years.

Child sex abuse claimants need more support in court - experts

Dr Kim McGregor: "If adults need support, children and young people need that even more."

Trials on hold after Omicron hits court staff following party

Court trials abandoned as Omicron impacts staffing levels in Auckland.

Manukau jury trials come to immediate halt due to staff sickness, isolation

82,670 court events were adjourned or rescheduled due to Covid-19 restrictions.