Human rights and civil liberties advocates agree our laws need the right balance.

Majority of Kiwis approve of controversial "Three Strikes" Law, that looks set to change.

National says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.

Forecasts of prison populations called a "best guess" after inmate projections go wrong.

Any law change on cannabis should consider the risks to young people, says researcher.

The inaction of Google and Facebook on privacy issues has caused concern.

The man once seen as New Zealand's first Māori police commissioner no longer has a job.

In recent high-profile court cases Google's actions have threatened NZ's due process.

Dylyn Davis escapes life imprisonment without parole for murdering his girlfriend.

'Tough on crime' advocate gives warning ahead of government plan for justice summit.

Tribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.

COMMENT: It is fair to say there's less tolerance for crime generally.

Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald has two previous offences under the three strikes law.

North Auckland drivers had the highest number of traffic offences in the country.

Trustee of a Far North Maori land trust has pleaded guilty to three fraud charges.

Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson said police frustrated at low prosecution rate.

For years, police inappropriately classified some rape cases as "K3 - no crime".

Andrew Little backed Tamihere's call for a rethink on the use of "jailhouse snitches".

Tyson Redman, who is now about 30, spent two and a half years in prison.

Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.

Two businessmen say legal discovery is not always fair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Family Court has seen a "complete family destruction" says one protest group.

A group of disgruntled fathers have been protesting outside judges' homes.

The tribunal set up to protect human rights says it is now damaging people's rights.

Inmate Alex Swney opens up on "miserable" prison experience.

Sensible Sentencing Trust is increasingly out of step with the country says Jarrod Gilbert

Convictions between 1908 and 1986 may be wiped from the public record.

Andrew Little has some concerns but expects them to be dealt with in select committee.

Inquiry checks boom device after two sailors died