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Hate speech law: 'Silence' by minister has allowed misinformation

Minister Kris Faafoi has repeatedly turned down interviews to explain 'misinformation.'

No work under way to expunge historic sex work convictions

People complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.

Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m

Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".

'I think it's time to move on': Chief coroner in charge of Whakaari/White Island and Christchurch terror attacks resigns

She was in charge of investigating many of New Zealand's high-profile coronial deaths.

Audrey Young: Ardern gets it wrong on hate speech proposal

OPINION: The PM got one thing right in her interview this morning on hate laws.

Our 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship property

Hidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.

'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurors

It is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.

99 per cent: Alleged offenders twice as likely to plead guilty in custody

99 per cent of those held in custody have pleaded guilty over the past five years.

'Sweet payouts': Court interpreter shocked at peers' huge pay rates

She's interpreted some shocking criminal cases but never gets emotional.

'Gravy train': Court interpreters threaten to bring hearings to standstill

Some court interpreters are earning money akin to top criminal lawyers.

News and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial review

The mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.

'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' stats

Rape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.

Man fed up with boy racers fired shots at eight cars with 15 people inside

Out of deep frustration over boy racers on his street, Anthony Barker shot at the cars.

More than 400 people convicted for breaching Covid-19 restrictions

Of those convicted, almost 20 per cent were sentenced to imprisonment.

Rape convictions at 10-year low: 'The system is broken'

Thirty-one per cent of those charged with rape were convicted in 2020.

Rape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge

31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.