Collins surprised at union's response to 'three-strikes' law
Judith Collins has criticised the prison guards' union for suggesting the Government's 'three-strike' policy would put guards at risk.
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Three strikes law may see early releases - criminologist
Preventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today.
Three strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'
Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.
New scheme 'breeding ground' for crime - former detective
A new scheme to warn offenders rather than put them through the courts is a 'breeding ground' for more serious crime, a former detective has warned.
National, Act to get tough on violent crime
National and Act have agreed to pass a three-strikes law under which some killers will be locked away in prison without any chance of release.
Accused blogger slams police IT skills
The blogger accused of breaking name suppression says he is amused at the police's "lack of depth in IT skills".
Money owed to victims of crime jumps
Crime victims are owed more than $80 million in reparations, a 33 per cent jump over three years ago.
Suppression breach accused blogger to defend charges
An internet blogger says his arrest on charges of breaching court suppression orders has seen a huge increase of hits on his site.
Courts axe $95m in unpaid fines
New Zealand courts cancelled almost $100 million in fines and reparations in the past financial year.
Manukau District Court: Law and disorder
A judge called New Zealand's busiest court 'Mickey Mouse Manukau mayhem'.
Legal aid proposals get thumbs up
The Government has decided to implement key recommendations in Dame Margaret Bazley's report on the legal aid system.