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![Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?
OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'
![Double voting found in election result, judges and minister briefed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Double voting found in election result, judges and minister briefed
A small number of double votes is likely, but it would not change the result.
![Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
![Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
![Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion
OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.
![Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says
The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
![Opinion: Why the Ram Raid Bill won’t fix the problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Opinion: Why the Ram Raid Bill won’t fix the problem
OPINION: The bill ignores the context of the offending and how to intervene.
!['Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double
Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
![Officials' scathing analysis of Government gang proposals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Officials' scathing analysis of Government gang proposals
How the Ministry of Justice pushed to water down the gang crackdown proposals.
!['It is time we take back control': Govt going after gangs’ guns with new bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'It is time we take back control': Govt going after gangs’ guns with new bill
'For too long, gangs have been an intimidating and unwelcome presence.'
![Ending legal aid for cultural reports could make court hearings longer, costlier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Ending legal aid for cultural reports could make court hearings longer, costlier
Judges must take into account a range of factors when sentencing.
!['Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Short-sighted': Why an expert believes the disposable vape ban is not working
$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.
![Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Donors help Kaikohe Tooth Fairy they say helped them: Court fines covered by fundraiser
One person donated $7000 to help pay Claire Wihongi-Matene's court imposed fine.
![Youth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police Minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Youth military academy a priority for Govt, says Police Minister
Violent incidents highlight the 'big job' Govt faced in tackling crime, minister says.
![JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
JP accused of laundering $1.8m in scam proceeds appears in court, granted suppression
One of the JP's alleged victims lost $1m in the scam, according to court documents.
![Court date set for Kiri Allan's trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Court date set for Kiri Allan's trial
She will appear at Wellington District Court for a judge-alone trial.
![Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty bill
The Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.
![Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m
Police seized documents and computer equipment during a search at his home this week.
!['I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attacker
Jaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.
![What kids who commit serious crimes have in common](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
What kids who commit serious crimes have in common
Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.
![Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
The accused JP is authorised to certify anti-money laundering documents for finance firms.