New ZealandRenewed call for reinstatement of provocation defence The Law Society has renewed its call to reinstate the partial defence of provocation following its successful use in the Bourke manslaughter case.10 Nov 05:06 AM
New ZealandJudges' register of interests possibleThe Govt could set up a register of pecuniary interests for judges the same way MPs are required to in the wake of the Bill Wilson affair, the Attorney General has indicated.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollins defends judge's golden handshakeActing Attorney-General Judith Collins has defended her decision to accept the resignation of former Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson with a golden handshake.09 Nov 05:20 AM
Personal FinanceJudge throws out Capital+Merchant annulment bidAn application by the former directors of failed finance company Capital + Merchant to have criminal charges against them annulled, has been thrown out of the Auckland District Court.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandTamihere 'deserved new trial'Convicted double murderer David Tamihere, who is soon to be released, deserved a retrial years ago, says his broadcaster brother John. 04 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJohn Tamihere defends his brotherRadio Live host John Tamihere has defended the innocence of his brother, soon-to-be-released convicted double murderer David Tamihere, on his radio show today.04 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandTamihere murders haunt witnessDavid Tamihere could have given his victims' families closure by revealing Heidi Paakkonen's body, a key witness in the case says.03 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandFreed killer Tamihere keeps his last secretDavid Tamihere will not have to reveal where Heidi Paakkonen's body is hidden when he is freed.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere to be released from prisonDavid Tamihere, who was convicted of the murder of two Swedish backpackers, has been granted parole after serving nearly 20 years in prison and will be released on November 15.03 Nov 04:02 AM
EconomyGovt calls for tenders on PPP prisonThe Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.03 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandGovt to amend Waihopai defence lawThe Govt will amend the 'claim of right' defence successfully used by the men who damaged equipment at the Waihopai spy base.02 Nov 11:11 PM
New ZealandIPCA: Police could have prevented cell suicideA man who killed himself in police custody could have been saved if police had followed proper procedures, the IPCA finds.02 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPreschooler's killer to be freedThe man who bashed James Whakaruru repeatedly until he died, aged 4, will spend Christmas a free man - despite fears he will reoffend.02 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's bid for freedom up in the airDouble murderer David Tamihere made his 14th appearance before the parole board today. But what was the decision?01 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandBlacklist to protect kidsGroundbreaking cellphone technology has been launched in a bid to stop teenagers being harassed by text bullies. The new service allows cellphone users to blacklist up to 20 numbers. 30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandVictims' fear as killer rapist seeks freedomOne of NZ's most notorious killers allegedly raped and abducted a girl, 14, in a previously unreported case before going on to commit murder.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAccused taxi driver killer won't face death penaltyAuckland police say they have been assured by Chinese authorities that Zhen Xiao will not face the death sentence if he is convicted of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.28 Oct 03:34 AM
