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500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
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'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Nearly six month after scam reported, police are yet to interview the alleged mule.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."
Audrey Young: Luxon's next four problems and how to deal with them
Opinion: Now it's down to deciding who gets what position.
Banks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centre
Netsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.
‘Deemed unsafe’: Courtroom shutdown after 'fungal spores' discovered
But the Ministry denies the courtroom closure has caused any delays with cases.
Police look to take fewer people into remand custody
Police acknowledge there will be more offenders in the community.
'Should never have happened': How 3 prisoners caused court evacuation, fire callout
Prisoners go to 'extreme and elaborate lengths to obtain contraband' - Corrections.
Napier courthouse closed for 3 weeks after inmate damages sprinkler system
The court building is now out of action until the week of November 6.
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.
'Absolute disgrace': Black mould, loose lights and flooding in NZ courtrooms
Ministry of Justice papers released say families are being impacted by poor conditions.
‘How dare you put your hands on my missus:' Killer's words as he stabbed woman in chest
Killer of Napier woman Arohaina Henare pleads guilty to murder.
'Too valuable to lose' - ACC cuts funding for programme protecting preschoolers from sexual abuse
The safety course has run for 28 years and taught more than 17,000 children.
Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
Crime convictions up - spike in serious and violent offences
There's been an uptick in the number of people charged in the year to June 2023.
Double murderer did not have to report intimate relationships, Coroner told
Paul Wilson killed two women 24 years apart.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Criminal defendants invited to meeting offering $75 Prezzy cards for attendance
"The knowledge shared at the wānanga was invaluable for all those involved."
Contractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub
'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'
'Complex' Community Magistrates' jurisdiction under review
The Ministry of Justice says the jurisdiction is 'complex'.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
Jarrod Gilbert: How an opportunity for world-best crime reporting was missed
Jarrod Gilbert on crime reporting.
Stuart Nash’s work wives, will Mike Hosking honour his bet and who won Chris of the week?
It comes as another National politician struggles with his spelling.
'Stoked': Ministry on cusp of deal for new courthouse site
Local members of the legal fraternity say it can't come soon enough.
Kiri Allan crashed outside home of senior Ministry of Justice official
The black ute damaged in the crash was parked outside the official's home.
'I'm so, so sorry': Kiri Allan breaks silence, won’t stand in election
MP confirms she will not contest the East Coast electorate she won in 2020.
‘Needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crash
Willie Jackson said the crash might have been avoided if he'd been with her.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Sasha Borissenko: Duty lawyer pay rise - a win or slap in the face?
Criminal Bar Association treasurer says lawyers have been left to fend for themselves.
Govt’s $108m spend-up on office renovations and refurbishments
$14,200 for a wardrobe unit and $22,700 for a bookcase at the Ministry of Justice.
Trial of protection order service 'failed to deliver', says National
The plan allowed Women's Refuge to apply for protection on behalf of 'unsafe' women.