Labour Corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis has taken aim at the Government, saying deportees are not being adequately supported.

The Court said the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri should count themselves "fortunate" they were not jailed for life.

After travel plans were made, the wife found out her husband was planning to leave her.

Labour has opted for NZ First over the Greens in its nomination to the committee which oversees New Zealand's spies.

A prominent New Zealander is before the courts on a sexual assault charge.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of Auckland teen Christie Marceau.

Man who beat his boss to death with a hammer will serve at least 12 years in jail.

About 40 per cent of offenders sentenced to community work in Greymouth do not bother turning up, the Greymouth District Court heard last week.

The lip-syncing and dancing video was one of six made be a production company for a Justice Ministry conference.

New Zealand is the equal-least corrupt country in the world, according to a global survey.

Man, 59, had no food and no bedding for two days after police forgot about him in a court holding cell.

Heavy suppression orders in place as prominent Kiwi goes to trial.

Researchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport

A woman sexually abused by her stepfather has waived her right to permanent name suppression in the hope that sharing her story will help others.

The man angered by the dog triggering lights and getting into the rubbish.

Community service and $6000 fine for man who allowed puppies to die of infectious illness.

Thirty years after homosexuality was legalised in New Zealand, gay and bisexual men with historic convictions may be pardoned.

Alexander Masame was a violent and abusive husband and father. This Christmas he shares his story in a bid to shine a light on New Zealand's dark epidemic.

One of the keys to curing New Zealand's family violence epidemic is everyone playing their part. Here's how one woman's quick thinking saved her neighbour from another violent assault.

In May the Herald launched a campaign focusing on family violence in NZ. We are revisiting the issue with a spotlight on family harm over holiday period.

Aspiring model tells sex trial of tears and confusion after acting coach allegedly performed oral sex on her in attempt to make her 'less inhibited'.

The contest for New Zealand's next PM is shaping up as a race between an veteran politician, a lower-profile minister, and a wild card.

Wellington will get its High Court back in the new year, but only once water and earthquake damage is repaired.

Anti-cyberbullying legislation means police can be engaged where necessary and court action can also be triggered.

Police attend a call for help from a victim of family harm every 4.9 minutes in New Zealand - and one officer knows all too well how serious the issue is.

David Bain 'aggrieved' judge deciding his compensation bid did not interview him and made 'extremely hurtful' comments.

Teina Pora has filed proceedings asking the court to review the Government's decision not to add inflation to $2.5 million compensation paid to him.

Brett Morrison moved after two lots of intruders went through his Papamoa rental Two burglaries in the space of two weeks was enough

Raising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.