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Road-rage sentence shocks family
The Patel family are devastated with his killer's three-year jail term because they thought their father's life was worth more.
Prisons given two-to-a-cell ultimatum
Corrections has threatened that existing prisons will be fast-tracked into private management unless guards agree to prisoners 'double-bunking'.
Three strikes' law may have merit, says Key
There may be "some merit" in three-strikes legislation for repeat offenders, says Prime Minister John Key.
Schools' leaky building toll soars
More schools hit by leaky building syndrome and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre faces $1m repairs. See the list of Auckland schools.
Victims have say at Weatherston sentencing
"I hope her screams of agony ring in your ears, as they do mine ...' - Sophie Elliott's family address her killer in court.
Extending police instant punishment powers finds support
A proposal to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations" could make police more effective, top NZ lawyer says.
Police set for greater instant punishment powers
Police officers will be able to dispense on-the-spot punishments for minor crimes under plans to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations".
Tony Veitch's victory over police
A detective with personal links to Kristin Dunne-Powell should not have worked on the Tony Veitch investigation, according an official report.