The Patel family are devastated with his killer's three-year jail term because they thought their father's life was worth more.

Corrections has threatened that existing prisons will be fast-tracked into private management unless guards agree to prisoners 'double-bunking'.

There may be "some merit" in three-strikes legislation for repeat offenders, says Prime Minister John Key.

More schools hit by leaky building syndrome and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre faces $1m repairs. See the list of Auckland schools.

"I hope her screams of agony ring in your ears, as they do mine ...' - Sophie Elliott's family address her killer in court.

Police officers will be able to dispense on-the-spot punishments for minor crimes under plans to turn patrol cars into "mobile stations".

A detective with personal links to Kristin Dunne-Powell should not have worked on the Tony Veitch investigation, according an official report.

Poor-quality defence lawyers working out of their car boot and racking up legal aid bills are hurting Auckland's courts, a review finds.