Businessman could be stripped of JP warrant after damning court finding
"It was quite literally a 'cover-up'."
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'Justice delayed is justice denied': Two-year Tribunal backlog labelled 'inhumane'
A human right court is taking an "inhumane" amount of time to hear complaints.
Sovereign citizen defence 'mumbo jumbo' and abuse of court process - judge
High Court judge lampoons man's claims in new judgment.
Prisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compo
A prisoner mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 compensation.
Kiwi QCs are now KCs, all cases become the King vs X
Silks are now King's Counsels following the death of the monarch.
You be the judge: Complaints leap 45 per cent since 2017
'Corrupt, biased, incompetent, or drunk' - the public have their say on judges.
Exclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furore
Recruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.
Death on the mountain: 'Different decisions and she may have survived'
"If any of those critical decisions had been different, Tracey may have survived."
'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay up
David Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.
Inmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficulties
Staff tried to save man who died in his cell.
'The first time I've cried': Family grieves as Coroner releases long-awaited findings
Vaughan Te Moananui was spiralling out of control when he pointed a gun at police.
Four minutes late: Lawyer stuck in road works fined after 'threat' to judge
The lawyer's actions were found to be 'unprofessional and discourteous'
'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service
Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.
Value of 'priceless' carving becomes an issue
Items of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.
Kiri Allan says National's 'soft-on-crime' rhetoric is 'abhorrent'
It comes as National says repealing Three Strikes shows Labour is 'soft on crime'.
'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally ill
Prisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.
'Victim-centric approach': Kiri Allan pledges more support for victims
East Coast MP Kiri Allan picked up the justice portfolio, previously held by Kris Faafoi.
'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three years
Victims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.
Thieves steal driver's licence from letterbox, buy car, police won't investigate
The victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.
A roll call of the wrongfully convicted and those who claim they are innocent
Alan Hall's fight to clear his name is the latest in a series of miscarriages of justice.
Strictly confidential: Victim Support report on bullying under wraps
Report shared with justice officials but can only be reviewed by a "restricted group".
Te Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?
Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."
Victim Support refuses to release report into bullying allegations
Eighty-eight people were spoken to during the 12-month investigation.
Revealed: The court staff found snooping through court records
More than 150 court staff have been busted for looking through court records.
Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
Nearly $14m paid to legal aid lawyers in Northland the past year.
Are vehicle locking devices stopping drink drivers?
More than 11,000 drink drivers had vehicle locking devices fitted since laws introduced
Watch: Justice Minister Kris Faafoi talks legal aid, and delays
The maximum income thresholds for legal aid are being lifted, but some say not by enough.
Scott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidence
Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.
The inheritance trap: What you'll be entitled to under new law
Kiwis under the age of 25 may not be able to contest a parent's will in the future.
WorkSafe inspectors to visit Gloriavale
Government agencies stepping in after child labour was confirmed at West Coast compound.
Megaupload duo cut deal: Now only Dotcom faces US extradition
Ten years on, there is a significant turning point in the Megaupload saga.
'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings
The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.
'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnight
A clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.
$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced
Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.