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.

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.

A jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court.

Andrew Laxon writes of the moment when the two adversaries in the Crewe murder case came face to face in a Pukekohe pub.

Police accused of framing Arthur Allan Thomas were never charged because the Govt's top legal adviser said there was not enough evidence.

One of the country's top lawyers is under police scrutiny over a matter concerning the Scott Watson trial.

New Zealand's secret spies emerged from the shadows yesterday to deny their Waihopai station is an American spy base contributing to torture and war.

One of the three Waihopai spy base attackers has welcomed the prospect of a $1.1 million Crown damages claim, saying the trio have less than $1000 between them.

The Crown is appealing a landmark Human Rights Review Tribunal decision enabling parents caring for severely disabled adult children to be paid.

Police are seeking legal advice on whether to lay further charges against blogger Cameron Slater for breaching suppression orders.

Top public servants received substantial pay rises in the past year, while there was also a big jump in civil servants earning over $100,000.

The Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.