New ZealandTighter parole conditions for sex offenderParole conditions have been tightened for repeat sex offender who escaped deportation.30 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender admits 15th breachA high-risk child sex offender in custody after admitting cutting off his electronic monitoring tag and going on the run.27 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandTeachers' criminal convictions revealedNO VID, but 2 graphics! A_kk130616cs03 TEACHERS: Sensible Sentencing Trust founder Garth McVicar said he thought the teacher statistics 21 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandYoung drink-drivers get the message, over 50s not listeningMEMORIES: Ken Evans, whose son Grant was killed by a drink driver, is calling for harsher punishments for those caught driving drunk17 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeBurglaries force victim to move houseBrett Morrison moved after two lots of intruders went through his Papamoa rental Two burglaries in the space of two weeks was enough 06 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoko case prompts fight to change lawAt the Justice for Moko rally staged in Napier three months ago Napier City Councillor and former police detective Keith Price drew 13 Sep 04:57 PM
KahuStand down "rash decision" says iwi leaderRemoving someone like Ngāpari Nui from his voluntary role at Whanganui Prison will do nothing to bring down the "shameful" rate 12 Jul 01:33 AM
PoliticsMinister's decision on gang member ranklesJudith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and 10 Jul 08:42 PM
KahuFury at Black Power member's sackingMembers of Ngati Ruanui iwi are infuriated their kaumatua Ngapari Nui has been stood down from voluntary work at a prison because of his Black Power affiliations.05 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandThree strikes: 96 offenders face final warningAlmost 100 offenders have been issued final warnings under the country's "three strikes" law, but no offender has reached a third qualifying offence.25 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandGarth McVicar stands for ConservativesSensible Sentencing Trust founder Garth McVicar has been selected to run for the Conservative Party in this year’s election.07 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandSex offenders register signed offNew Zealand's first sex offender register has been signed off by Cabinet, but will only be available to agencies and not the general public.04 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandSex offender campaign launchedDerryn Hinch wants to be able to turn on his mobile phone and see the names of all sex offenders in the neighbourhood.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ to look at UK's victims' advocateNZ could follow Britain's lead and appoint a Victims' Commissioner, but the Justice Minister said the move would have to make a real difference.04 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandCalls for new ways to reform felonsThe last person sent to prison for the killing of pizza delivery man Michael Choy is about to be released - after breaking prison rules and becoming listed as a prison drug user.18 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFewer crimes committed, solvedCrime is at its lowest level in 24 years but the percentage of offences that police solve is also dropping - less than half of all cases.02 Apr 08:54 PM
New ZealandCollins backtracks on jail compoJustice Minister Judith Collins has backtracked on a law change that would have ensured compensation for ill-treatment of prisoners by the state was used to benefit victims rather than being given to the inmates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandJudges respond to criticsFor Justice Helen Winkelmann, the justice system is already open and responsive to criticism.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKylee signs tell-all dealsKylee Guy is moving on with her life, as she celebrates her son's birthday, and has reportedly signed a magazine deal worth up to $60,000.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex offender put among communityOutraged Hawke's Bay residents are concerned after a recidivist paedophile was allowed to live in a Clive rental property without the community being informed.11 Sep 01:39 AM
