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!['Weak' NZ terror laws worried US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Weak' NZ terror laws worried US
A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.
![Guard who smuggled drugs to inmates charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Guard who smuggled drugs to inmates charged
A prison guard has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs to Mongrel Mob inmates.
![Health ministry's million-dollar battle against families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Health ministry's million-dollar battle against families
The Ministry of Health needs to sit down and talk with families who are caring for their disabled relatives, say the Greens.
![Fran O'Sullivan: Protect our basic right to trial by jury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: Protect our basic right to trial by jury
Handling of 'Urewera 18' is a blight on NZ's proud human rights record
![SPCA, Crown in free lawyers row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SPCA, Crown in free lawyers row
The SPCA believes too much money is being spent on an animal cruelty case.
![Rochelle Crewe: I won't give up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rochelle Crewe: I won't give up
Rochelle Crewe says she will not give up her quest to bring to justice the killer of her parents.
![SFO 'neglect' claims don't fit the facts, says former director](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SFO 'neglect' claims don't fit the facts, says former director
Last week's story on the SFO has prompted a response from former director David Bradshaw.
![Thomas backs Crewe daughter's call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thomas backs Crewe daughter's call
The man wrongfully jailed for killing Harvey and Jeannette Crewe is backing their child's plea for police to reopen the unsolved murders.
![Crewe murders: Booth doubts case will be reopened](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Crewe murders: Booth doubts case will be reopened
The journalist instrumental in getting Arthur Allan Thomas pardoned for two 1970 murders doubts the case will be reopened by police.
![Top judge not in debt to lawyer, court told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top judge not in debt to lawyer, court told
Supreme Court Judge Bill Wilson, accused of misconduct, didn't owe any money to a business partner who appeared before him, the High Court at Wellington heard today.
![Police rape victims fight for compensation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police rape victims fight for compensation
Eight women who had their bid for compensation over police rape and misconduct rejected are vowing to continue their fight.
![Top QC feared judge would bring down Chief Justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top QC feared judge would bring down Chief Justice
A top QC feared Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson would bring down the Chief Justice with him if he was forced to resign.
![Sex attack convictions quashed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sex attack convictions quashed
The way a witness in a sexual violation trial was questioned in court was such a "serious departure" from correct procedure the Supreme Court has quashed the accused's convictions.
![Judicial conduct case deferred until after review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Judicial conduct case deferred until after review
A judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.
![Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdict
A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.