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Labour 'disappointed' by fraud charge
If the Labour Super City candidate accused of election fraud is convicted, the party will take 'swift action' against him.
Super City forgery accused named
The Super City candidate charged with forging documents to influence the election can now be named, after he decided against appealing a High Court decision refusing to protect his identity.
Forgery case: Name secrecy for candidate
The identity of a Super City candidate charged with forging voting papers has been kept secret days before polling closes.
Fame not reason for suppression - Power
It will be harder to get name suppression in court under changes announced today.
Hard-up self-employed can still opt out of juries
Self-employed people who would face financial hardship if they undertook jury service would still be able to be excused, the Ministry of Justice says.
Skip jury service? It's just got hard
People will find it harder to avoid jury service from today, as part of the Government's changes to the criminal justice system.
Court quashes decision for panel on Wilson complaints
The High Court has quashed a decision for a Judicial Conduct Panel to hear complaints against Justice Bill Wilson.
Book claims dead cop killed Crewes
A new suspect - a detective - has been named as the murderer of Harvey and Jeanette Crewe.
Parole declined in 70 per cent of cases - report
The Parole Board held 4546 hearings last year and declined to release offenders in 70.6 pc, the board says in its annual report, released today.
Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.