Ombudsman 'discouraged' from accessing prisons
Concerns about inmates enduring extended lockdown hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Concerns about inmates enduring extended lockdown hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The men argued the lockdown was for 'political gain'.
Vili Taukolo was jailed after leaking confidential information to the criminal underworld.
David Tamihere was convicted in 1990 of the murder of two Swedish tourists.
Winston Peters said the case had caused "considerable stress".
When Barry Kloogh's firms were placed into liquidation, he had 2000 active clients.
This week, Steven Joyce shares his thoughts on the pandemic with Leighton.
Kiwis are doing it hard - but still dig deep to help abused women and children.
Courier driver spotted woman allegedly stealing from mailboxes in Remuera.
The Courts have also ramped up their technology to allow for remote hearings.
Dogs at the property were in such a poor condition that some had to be put down.
Offender reached a plea deal with prosecutors; gets interim suppression pending appeal.
A judge has warned a Dunedin man who failed to self-isolate he won't get another chance.
Police say they are determined to identify and prosecute those who supply illicit drugs.
Police want people to stay off the water, stay home and stay safe.
Stringer sought damages amounting to a total of over $3.5 million.
Relationship with mum-of-two, prison mischief revealed.
The man filmed himself coughing and sneezing on other shoppers.
If positive, the man faced up to 14 years in jail for spreading an infectious disease.
Wellington-based Justice Susan Thomas will take over the leadership role in late May.
Blake John Lee died at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo last month from an alleged attack.
The Ministry of Justice has said at least 59,500 court events a month could be postponed.
The Parole Board is operating in a new way for the first time in history due to Covid-19.
Martin Lawes was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. He spent 18 months behind bars.
Hygiene officers have been posted to each court, while infrared scanners are also coming.
Legal expert explains what happens next in the sentencing process of the mosque shooter.
All people attending court may be required to show identification.
Some wonder if the mass shooter will be the first to be sentenced to life without parole.
Having covered some 50 murder trials in my life, I'd never experienced anything like this.
"The potential for the spread of coronavirus is incredibly high."