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Spy base defence faces reform or axe
The 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.
Name lands NZ fishing rep in hot water with law again
Peter James Scott has again fallen foul of the authorities because he shares his name and birthday with a drug dealer.
<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Government failed in duty to stand up for citizens
Good on Pete Bethune, writes Matt McCarten.
Peter Bethune returns home
Anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune has arrived back in New Zealand, ending his five month-long nightmare.
Sea Shepherd did 'deal' with Japanese
A deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.
Comeskey fights for legal career over misconduct
The high-profile lawyer who helped broker the safe return of the stolen war medals is fighting for his legal career.
Millie Elder, Waiouru Army medals' lawyer guilty of misconduct
High-profile lawyer Chris Comeskey may be struck off after pleading guilty to three professional misconduct charges today.
Judicial conduct case deferred until after review
A judicial conduct panel will not investigate conflict of interest allegations against Justice Bill Wilson until the Supreme Court judge has had a chance to challenge the panel's legality.
China Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 years
An American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.
Government toughens up on knives
The Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.