Judge: We need shorter sentences, jails without guards and less prison
Court of Appeal's Justice Stephen Kos has a wish list for criminal justice reform.
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Crown wants baby kidnapper accomplice convicted
The Crown argued for a harsher sentence at a Court of Appeal hearing today.
Kiwi loses extradition appeal
A Kiwi man has lost a legal bid to prevent him being extradited and tried in Australia.
Businesswoman loses appeal - ordered to repay $12 million
At the time of her court hearing in Rotorua on May 8, Adlam still owed $12,780,111.75.
'Calculated and cool' killer has murder appeal thrown out
Peter Carroll beat Marcus Tucker to death before torching his body.
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
Witness C, otherwise known as Roberto Conchie Harris, argues his sentence was too high.
Supreme Court turns away child sex offender's appeal
A sex offender claims a judge misled a jury when talking about his victims' demeanour.
Sex worker's killer to appeal conviction
Sainey Marong's appeal hearing will be in Christchurch in October.
Nearly 900 complaints against judges in 3 years: report
Complaints made for delays, incompetence, bias and allegations of corruption.
Ex-cop loses grievance appeal after cell bashing trial
Daniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.
Companies contest fines for failing to comply with workplace safety
Three cases referred to the High Court after appellants contested "excessive" fines.
Cancer-stricken con man to stay behind bars
"Insidious" fraudster to stay behind bars for smuggling dangerous dance party drug.
New public interest defence in defamation claims
Sir Edward Durie and his wife Donna Hall, a high-profile lawyer, sued Māori TV.
Jailhouse lawyer rebuts Witness C's claim lies didn't matter
Roberto Conchie Harris, the infamous Witness C, is appealing his perjury sentence.
Jailhouse snitch's lies 'had no impact' on Tamihere jury
Secret witnesses' lawyer says it's unlikely false evidence influenced 1990 jury.
Nurse 'ought to have known' millions taken
Around $2.2 million was misappropriated from an Auckland rest home.
Turk fears religious, political persecution if deported
The former Kiwi student made anti-Islamist and anti-Turkish comments online.
Secret hearing about Kiwi's cancelled passport back in closed court
The case is suppressed as it could prejudice the security or defence of New Zealand.
Hit-and-run driver wins sentence appeal
Victim was knocked into the air by the impact of the car and landed on his head.
Taken: Inside story of the baby kidnapper
Nadene Manukau-Togiavalu lived in a delusional world built on her own lies.
Kim Dotcom vows to fight extradition and remain in NZ
After six years Dotcom still says he's prepared to fight to get justice.
Top judge outlines issues with Appeal Court and High Court
President of the Court of Appeal has outlined issues in the justice system in a speech.
Dotcom to take US extradition fight to Supreme Court
The United States wants Kim Dotcom extradited and tried over criminal copyright charges.
Supreme Court allows Craig v Williams defamation appeal
The Court of Appeal ruled $1.27 million in compensation was "excessive or wrong".
Bain retrial judge to review Scott Watson case
Retired High Court judge Sir Graham Panckhurst will review the Scott Watson case.
Accused revealed in Red Fox Tavern 1987 murder case
One of the men charged with the murder of Chris Bush can now be named.
National Party appealing costs in Eminem case
The party's lawyer said the judge's order for damages was too high.
Queen St jukebox killing: Why top author wants murder case re-examined
Writer wants historic murder case put before criminal injustices commission.
Knives out as chefs of failed Wellington restaurant fight in court
A defunct fine dining restaurant is at the centre of a legal stoush.
Family feud over $22m estate slogs on
Trustees of the estate claim to have approached the court six times to receive payment.
Council given go ahead for fluoridation
The six-year legal battle has come to an end in the Supreme Court.
Blackmailer stays in jail for posting naked photos online
The Court of Appeal called it very serious offending which is becoming all too prevalent.
Crown lawyer sued over claim 'lies' told to jury
Crown lawyer admits "blunder" but denies lying to jury.