Family Court system 'not fit for purpose', panel says
Māori Land Court judges could be roped in to sit in the Family Court, report suggests.
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Torrent of sexist abuse online taking toll: 'It's definitely getting more personal'
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Policy change after traffic ticket sent to wrong address
A ticket may now be waived or reissued depending on the circumstances.
Matthew Hooton: Denying a win to the terrorists
Christchurch Call doesn't trample on right to free speech.
Where's the substance? Peters questions major new survey
$3m survey designed by Justice Ministry staff and reviewed by experts.
Shadow crime: 77 per cent of offences go unreported
It is the "most comprehensive" report ever done on crime in Aotearoa.
Former crime kingpin demands apology
Emails between Corrections staff reveal their thoughts on Macfarlane's tikanga course.
Kathy Errington: Social media regulation needs to confront hate head-on
Kathy Errington says the Government must act to regulate social media platforms.
Animal-abuse charges: Kiwi farmer could face extradition
The New Zealand farmer allegedly killed 1500 bobby calves while working in Chile.
Son strangled mum, poured petrol on body then set it alight
Kiri Brackenridge argued he was insane when he killed his mother, the jury disagreed.
Brian Tamaki denies knowing about mosque protest
Protesters stood outside Christchurch mosques to protest just weeks after terror attack.
Man jailed for 'random and cowardly' bar attack
Man jailed for cowardly attack that changed victim's life and claimed his eye.
Waikato DHB lawyer calls for coroner on Nicky Stevens' inquest to be investigated for improper conduct
Waikato DHB criticises conduct of coroner who found fault in its care of Nicky Stevens.
Kiwis foot bill for accused mosque gunman's lawyers
The two Auckland lawyers have worked together on criminal cases for the past 15 years.
What Norway learned from lone gunman's mass shooting
Matt Nippert talks to the author of a book on Norway's mass killer Anders Breivik.
$20,000 real estate agent fine 'huge': barrister
Bayleys Remuera and two licensees incur a unsatisfactory conduct fine.
Show us you care, Mark: Facebook boss Zuckerberg should front up to Kiwis
Comment: I wonder what Zuckerberg thinks of his company's prominent role in the shootings?
Opinion: Getting to grips with the violence inside us
We need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence
Victims' sexual 'reputation' should be off-limits - Law Commission
A victim's sexual 'reputation' should be completely off-limits in court, Govt told.
Government axes 'medieval, archaic and unjust' laws
A law prohibiting blasphemy have been repealed, as has the 'year and a day' rule
Woman avoids penalty for offering muffins and talking to jurors during sex abuse trial
The judge called the woman's actions "bizarre and inexplicable".
Child sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agent
Sex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.
Russia's hopes for Treaty of Waitangi
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Computer repair busts Cambridge man's child porn collection
Objectionable material results in 25-month prison sentence.
Exclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug charges
EXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".
Mike King: DHB's call for new inquest into Nicky Stevens' death 'an absolute disgrace'
In December Coroner Bain ruled Nicky Stevens' death could have been avoided.
Braunias: Malcolm Rewa jury facing four-week marathon
The jury will hear forensic evidence about Susan Burdett's murder.
Grieving whānau want to meet PM
"Procedural issues" raised over Coroner's inquest into death of Nicky Stevens.
Editorial: Handouts are no substitute for a Ngapuhi Treaty settlement
Comment: Money alone is not the answer for Northland's economic development.
Kiwi athlete's extradition fight over sex charges
A Kiwi man faces extradition to Australia over alleged crimes when he was a 14-year-old.
Arthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison release
Arthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.
Notorious 'jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor granted parole
Arthur Taylor had been denied parole 19 times prior to today.