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Coronavirus: Lawyers seek answers on whether courts continue in lockdown
"We know you are all anxious following the Prime Minister's announcement today."
"We know you are all anxious following the Prime Minister's announcement today."
Lawyer argued jurors would "rush to justice" to escape the confines of their close spaces.
Chief Justice says the courts will stay open whatever the alert level.
Several big trials will now be postponed because of the health crisis.
The new cases are in Christchurch, Waikato, Invercargill and Auckland.
Defence lawyer Mike Antunovic is concerned for vulnerable court staff.
Courts are looking at options, including remote hearings.
Comments come after a series of drawn-out matrimonial legal battles.
A police officer recognises a truth about our gangs. Applaud her, writes Jarrod Gilbert.
The Herald has uncovered new evidence in the cold case murder of Jennifer Beard.
Christmas is unfortunately a busy time of year for police attending family harm incidents.
But National is criticising what is says is a "soft-on-crime" approach.
"Missing" girl in custody fight should have been sent home years ago, will now stay in NZ.
Coroner warns parents to supervise children's play after toddler's playground death.
Kiwis who shared the name of Grace's killer via social media could face legal action.
Legal experts give their reaction to the murder trial's early end.
NZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.
Levin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.
Victims of reported sexual violence to police deserve better, writes Kirsty Johnston.
Only 6 per cent of sexual offending reported to police ends in jail, official figures say.
Arthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing
Former top Canadian justice official warns about causes of wrongful convictions.
It's unclear if National will support the bill and negotiations are continuing.
The couple died in a road crash just two days before they were due to fly home.
The law would directly impact Kiwi Jihadi Mark Taylor, who had been imprisoned in Syria.
Prof Jim Flynn warns against becoming a society of "might makes right".
A mother worries her son has a drug-induced liver injury but can't get his dose lowered.
Luana Raukawa was killed by her jealous lover. Then her daughter suffered the same fate.
A 23-year-old is facing two charges after being accused of carrying a gun into a court.
Former All Black Zac Guildford disqualified from driving for six months and fined