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Murderer lays charges against witnesses
Convicted murderer Stephen Hudson has filed private prosecutions against witnesses who gave evidence against him.
Three strikes act used on 132 offenders in six months
The three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.
Initiative for parents a fresh start for families
Youth Court judges are gearing up to make hundreds of orders a year directing young offenders and their parents to attend parenting programmes.
<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justice
Gary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial
Court orders gangster's patch destroyed
A Mongrel Mob member has had his gang patch destroyed in a landmark court ruling.
China murder trial 'insult to NZ jurisdiction'
Chinese authorities are to travel to NZ to gather evidence on the murder of a taxi driver in Auckland.
Ill health may have led to inmate's death
Police have named the prisoner found dead at Waikeria Prison in Waikato and say ill health may have contributed to his death.
Prisoner dies at Waikeria Prison
Police are investigating the death of a prisoner at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu last night.
David Bain: 'Why I'm broke'
David Bain has spoken out about his dire financial situation, telling the New Idea magazine: "I'm having to do everything from nothing. I've had to do a catch-up of 15 years. I've had no income.
Guard loses bid to appeal firing
A Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.
Police spend $2m on informers
Police paid criminal narks nearly $2 million in the past five years.
Law change stops lawyers' big payouts from public purse
Radical changes to the legal aid system will put an end to taxpayers paying defence lawyers up to $900,000 a year.