Victims will be able to have more of a say in court and will be told when offenders are granted bail or breach release conditions, under new Government measures announced today.

A prison officer who had known 'evil and nasty' career criminal John Gillies for 10 years sent an email to the Department of Corrections begging for him not to be released. Gillies will be released next month...

An autistic man wrongfully convicted of rape and jailed for more than two years was awarded more than $350,000 compensation today.

The man accused of murdering Auckland woman Carmen Thomas has made a brief appearance in court today.

The Human Rights Commission says saving money should not be the reason defendants lose their right to a trial by jury.

Men will see murder as cheaper than divorce following the Greg Meads sentence, Sensible Sentencing...

Posie Parker juice-thrower Eli Rubashkyn speaks out as police are seeking a warrant for her arrest. Video / Eli Rubashkyn via Twitter

Bailey Junior Kurariki, one of NZ's youngest convicted killers, asked to plead guilty to a charge of stealing a bike today - even though the 21-year-old said he was innocent - to help speed things along. A judge refused his plea and...

Crime shows such as CSI: Miami have brought forensic science to the masses.

A lawyer facing a drink-driving charge has been able to keep her identity secret - and is fighting to keep her record clean. The lawyer was allegedly found with more than one and a half times the legal blood alcohol limit.