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Renewed call for reinstatement of provocation defence
The Law Society has renewed its call to reinstate the partial defence of provocation following its successful use in the Bourke manslaughter case.
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Judges' register of interests possible
The Govt could set up a register of pecuniary interests for judges the same way MPs are required to in the wake of the Bill Wilson affair, the Attorney General has indicated.
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Collins defends judge's golden handshake
Acting Attorney-General Judith Collins has defended her decision to accept the resignation of former Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson with a golden handshake.
![Judge throws out Capital+Merchant annulment bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Judge throws out Capital+Merchant annulment bid
An application by the former directors of failed finance company Capital + Merchant to have criminal charges against them annulled, has been thrown out of the Auckland District Court.
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John Tamihere defends his brother
Radio Live host John Tamihere has defended the innocence of his brother, soon-to-be-released convicted double murderer David Tamihere, on his radio show today.
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Tamihere murders haunt witness
David Tamihere could have given his victims' families closure by revealing Heidi Paakkonen's body, a key witness in the case says.
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Freed killer Tamihere keeps his last secret
David Tamihere will not have to reveal where Heidi Paakkonen's body is hidden when he is freed.
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David Tamihere to be released from prison
David Tamihere, who was convicted of the murder of two Swedish backpackers, has been granted parole after serving nearly 20 years in prison and will be released on November 15.
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Govt calls for tenders on PPP prison
The Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.
![Govt to amend Waihopai defence law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt to amend Waihopai defence law
The Govt will amend the 'claim of right' defence successfully used by the men who damaged equipment at the Waihopai spy base.
![David Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
David Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the air
Double murderer David Tamihere made his 14th appearance before the parole board today. But what was the decision?
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Blacklist to protect kids
Groundbreaking cellphone technology has been launched in a bid to stop teenagers being harassed by text bullies. The new service allows cellphone users to blacklist up to 20 numbers.
![Victims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Victims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedom
One of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly raped and abducted a girl, 14, in a previously unreported case before going on to commit murder.
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Accused taxi driver killer won't face death penalty
Auckland police say they have been assured by Chinese authorities that Zhen Xiao will not face the death sentence if he is convicted of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.
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Five Star director pleads guilty to SFO charges
An ex-finance company director has admitted SFO theft charges - the first major conviction from the finance company sector collapse.