Hello Sailor frontman Graham Brazier has been back in court, accused of assaulting a woman.

The death of a New Zealand woman in Sydney is to be looked at by the coroner after a private investigation by her family.

Editorial: A financial penalty can bring as much public dishonour as a criminal conviction for an offending company or individual, and so it should.

The Law Commission has raised concerns that the increasing use of financial penalties to punish white-collar criminals means they are being treated more favourably.

A bill tightening bail laws for killers and repeat offenders is being toughened by making it harder for 18- and 19-year-olds to avoid custody.

The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.

Embattled criminal lawyer Barry Hart is now facing bankruptcy and is being forced from of his last property following a failed bid for damages from ANZ.

Police officers who crossed a legal line to pursue gang members are the focus of an internal investigation which could lead to criminal charges.

Matt McCarten looks at the line between those employed as public servants and their accountabilities.

For Justice Helen Winkelmann, the justice system is already open and responsive to criticism.

As Police Minister, Judith Collins made an ally of the metal crushers, took on the boy racers and won.

Victim advocates are calling for changes to the three-strikes law to ensure offenders receive a warning for each crime they commit that is eligible under the law.

The Government has so far paid $400,000 to employ a Canadian judge to evaluate whether David Bain should receive compensation.

Mikayla Ziebe, 16, delivered more than 100 leaflets to Napier houses, accusing an elderly man of being a paedophile.

Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart has launched a fresh bid to continue his 46-year career - as it emerged his fleet of luxury cars had been seized by debt collectors.

Televising what occurs in the courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry is a public service, demanding professional judgement and editing.