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Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m
Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".
'I think it's time to move on': Chief coroner in charge of Whakaari/White Island and Christchurch terror attacks resigns
She was in charge of investigating many of New Zealand's high-profile coronial deaths.
Audrey Young: Ardern gets it wrong on hate speech proposal
OPINION: The PM got one thing right in her interview this morning on hate laws.
Our 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship property
Hidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.
'Really, really disappointing': Trial delayed due to lack of jurors
It is understood just a third of the expected jurors showed up.
99 per cent: Alleged offenders twice as likely to plead guilty in custody
99 per cent of those held in custody have pleaded guilty over the past five years.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
'Don't assume ethnicity': Ministry hits back at critics over racism job ad
Critics mocked the advert - but the ministry says they have got it all wrong.
Too trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for help
Burglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Tiana Epati: Te Ao Mārama brings rays of hope to justice system
Opinion: New court model Te Ao Mārama literally means "the world of light".
Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay
The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.
Ex-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault charges
The man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.
'Revenge porn' victims struggling for help from ACC, justice system
ACC doesn't help with mental fallout due to abuse, though the organisation is supposed to
Stood down: North Island police officer off duty after court appearance
The man will next appear at Hamilton District Court on May 31.
'Sweet payouts': Court interpreter shocked at peers' huge pay rates
She's interpreted some shocking criminal cases but never gets emotional.
'Gravy train': Court interpreters threaten to bring hearings to standstill
Some court interpreters are earning money akin to top criminal lawyers.
News and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial review
The mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.
'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' stats
Rape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.
Man fed up with boy racers fired shots at eight cars with 15 people inside
Out of deep frustration over boy racers on his street, Anthony Barker shot at the cars.
More than 400 people convicted for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Of those convicted, almost 20 per cent were sentenced to imprisonment.
Rape convictions at 10-year low: 'The system is broken'
Thirty-one per cent of those charged with rape were convicted in 2020.
Rape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge
31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.
Pair charged with impersonating a police officer
Pair charged with pretending to be police officers to get someone's mobile phone.
Ministry of Health seeks innovative ways to deliver abortion services
Minister says there have already been substantial improvements since decriminalisation.
Axe attack murder trial: Victim was 'praying for him to stop'
Victim pleaded with Rydell Martin to stop as he swung an axe at him, witness says.
'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brother
Rydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.
Axe murder trial: Accused says it was manslaughter not murder
Rydell Martin is fighting a murder charge after a fatal axe attack two years ago.
Derivatives firm director a 'gun for hire', says FMA
Pegasus Markets was earlier fined $200,000 for the breaches.
Bankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a discharge
Judge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.
Conversion therapy banned by early next year, Govt reveals
The Greens claim the move is due to their 150,000-strong petition.
Jacqui Southey: How law reform could be setting young people up to fail
Opinion: Demerit points for youth offences proposed along similar lines to driving.
Dunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused parole
A man who sexually abused eight girls is trying to appeal his case.