Judith Collins has criticised the prison guards' union for suggesting the Government's 'three-strike' policy would put guards at risk.

New Zealand courts cancelled almost $100 million in fines and reparations in the past financial year.

A young man has won his appeal against conviction for the attempted rape of an Australian backpacker.

A senior judge has vowed to crack down on a violent crime wave, which he says is sometimes "little more than sheer sadism".

All convicted offenders will have to pay a $50 levy under a law passed by Parliament today.

Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.

Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.