New ZealandJustice ministry slams three strikes changesChanges to the Govt's three strikes justice policy risk breaching NZ's Bill of Rights, the Justice Ministry warns.22 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandMMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.16 Feb 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Power's finetuning makes job harder for 'anti' campaigners16 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt releases proposed new election rulesThere will be no spending limits on parallel campaigners under new election rules proposed by the Government.15 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandMMP referendum questions releasedWhat do you think of the proposed questions for next year's MMP referendum?15 Feb 11:03 PM
TechnologyFacebook deletes prisoner pages after plots, intimidationBritish prisoners have been disconnected after they used Facebook to plot with other criminals and intimidate their victims.11 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandGovt to back greater penalties for animal crueltyAn MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.02 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law may see early releases - criminologistPreventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. 20 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.19 Jan 11:07 PM
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
