New ZealandNational, Act to get tough on violent crimeNational and Act have agreed to pass a three-strikes law under which some killers will be locked away in prison without any chance of release.19 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandCourts axe $95m in unpaid finesNew Zealand courts cancelled almost $100 million in fines and reparations in the past financial year.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandLegal aid proposals get thumbs upThe Government has decided to implement key recommendations in Dame Margaret Bazley's report on the legal aid system.18 Dec 03:30 AM
WorldPolanski begins house arrest in plush 'prison'One man's house may be his castle but in the case of film-maker Roman Polanski yesterday, released at last from his prison cell just outside Zurich, it is his luxury prison.04 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandDavid Bain anti-compo petition launchedA group of Robin Bain supporters has launched a petition to deny his son David Bain's compensation application03 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandCourts staff stuck in industrial stalemateThe Ministry of Justice is "extremely disappointed" at the Public Service Association's (PSA) rejection of a pay offer.30 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandCrown prosecutors next for scrutinyCrown prosecutors will be the next target of a Government crackdown on how the justice system is run.29 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandFresh look at Scott Watson caseA believer in Scott Watson's innocence plans to reinterview key witnesses in the case of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.28 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandIncompetent lawyers undermining legal aid system - reviewA damning review of legal aid says a sea change is needed to fix a system undermined by incompetent and sometimes corrupt lawyers.26 Nov 09:13 PM
PoliticsUnderachievers to fund state sector pay risesDepartment bosses told those who don't perform face cuts so those who do well can be rewarded.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandJurors kept in dark over gang link in P killingJurors in a murder trial were not told the 'principal offender' was a member of the Head Hunters gang with more than 50 convictions.18 Nov 03:00 PM
