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![A tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
A tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perks
OPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.
![End of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
End of the road: Highest court rejects serial rapist and killer Malcolm Rewa's appeal bid
Lawyers wanted the Supreme Court to hear his case but it has declined.
![Senior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Senior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partners
Judge's perks include chauffeur-driven cars and free flights.
![Supreme Court decision to name sex offender a ‘massive victory’, survivors say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Supreme Court decision to name sex offender a ‘massive victory’, survivors say
The man raped and sexually assaulted six women. His name can be published on June 14.
![Gang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashed
Justin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.
![Black Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Black Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fight
Kevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.
!['Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworker
A new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.
![Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney
Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.
![$159m claims against Mainzeal, Shipley settles $6.6m payment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
$159m claims against Mainzeal, Shipley settles $6.6m payment
BDO got 1408 creditor claims against Mainzeal and continues to pay money.
![Supreme Court case raises questions of police powers, lawyer says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Supreme Court case raises questions of police powers, lawyer says
Privacy and human rights at heart of appeal after police use photo for evidence.
![Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term
Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.
![Date set for discussions on possible prosecution of Trump for election interference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Date set for discussions on possible prosecution of Trump for election interference
The Supreme Court will come to a decision no later than June.
![Appeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Appeal denied for killer who climbed in bed between dead flatmate and sleeping girlfriend
Jianxin Tu has been denied a final appeal against his sentence of life in prison.
![Jailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Jailed rapist claims sexsomnia made him offend, Supreme Court to hear his case
He maintains he was asleep when he raped the woman and has no memory of the attack.
![Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says
Charges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.
![Trans-Tasman Resources backs fast-track consent bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Trans-Tasman Resources backs fast-track consent bill
The company wants to mine ironsands from the South Taranaki seabed.
![Roger Partridge: Supreme Court surprise in climate change case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Roger Partridge: Supreme Court surprise in climate change case
OPINION: The outcome will see millions of dollars in legal fees consumed.
![Iwi leader wins the right to sue seven big polluters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Iwi leader wins the right to sue seven big polluters
Mike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.
!['Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observers
Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.
![500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
Judicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?
!['He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.