New ZealandThree strikes law may see early releases - criminologistPreventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. 20 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.19 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNational, Act to get tough on violent crimeNational and Act have agreed to pass a three-strikes law under which some killers will be locked away in prison without any chance of release.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandNotorious killer Marsh dies in jailDouble killer Rufus Junior Marsh, a career criminal who spent just 18 months out of jail since he was 14, has died in prison.10 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandFijian police still to decide whether to charge BrookeFijian police say it is too early to say if former All Black Robin Brooke will be charged for allegedly sexually harassing a teenage girl.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandRobin Brooke in police probePolice in Fiji have confirmed Robin Brooke is the former All Black being investigated over a sexual harassment claim.09 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest fleeing rapistConvicted double rapist Maka Renata is in police custody after being found in Lower Hutt tonight.09 Jan 10:50 AM
New ZealandEx-All Black in sex probePolice in Fiji are investigating claims that a former All Black sexually harassed a 15-year-old Auckland girl while holidaying near Nadi. 08 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice close in on notorious rapistThe Government is distancing itself from the controversy around the prison release of notorious rapist Maka Renata.08 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandJailed rapists 'drew teen victim into their web'The father of murdered schoolgirl Karlo Cardno has been sentenced to nine years in prison for indecently assaulting a minor.08 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandName suppression for 'national figure' on sex chargeA former national figure has appeared in court in Nelson accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.08 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandPolice on edge after freed rapist does runnerA man taught to rape at age 14, and described by some as a "timebomb", is on the run after breaching conditions of his release from prison.07 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandComedian in court on sex chargeA well-known entertainer facing a charge of sexually violating a young girl has reappeared in court.04 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandSex attack victim 'too traumatised' to speak A man whose Christmas Eve sex attack left a woman so deeply shocked she could not speak may be acting strangely, say police.29 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandComedian to fight sex chargeThe prominent comedian facing a child sex charge denies the allegation and will fight to clear his name.19 Dec 03:00 PM
