Opinion
Open Justice has improved court reporting, but more is needed
OPINION: Why NZ needs better-funded legal journalism.
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What you could lose in a Government transparency shake-up
OPINION: To alter this vital anchor of citizen power would be an extraordinary thing.
‘Full of holes’: Justice Ministry concedes mistakes in OIA reform work
A statement from Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith later repeated a key inaccuracy
Crown won’t seek David Tamihere retrial for 1990 murders of Swedish backpackers
The Crown has announced this morning that it won’t be seeking a retrial for David Tamihere, who until recently was one of the nation’s highest-profile double-murder convicts.
OIA reform must fix government failures, not restrict access
OPINION: The review considers fees and wider grounds to refuse requests.
Gloriavale teacher hit student with vacuum pipe
Malachi Faithful was censured for serious misconduct by the teachers’ tribunal.
Sand Safaris owes $2m, grim outlook for creditors, including MBIE
Director links tourist death reparations to company liquidation.
Government announces $2 million funding boost for Pet Refuge for shelter maintenance
Pet Refuge will receive $2m to shelter pets from abusive homes.
Man accused of coward-punch killing had fought professionally
The man was once described as a 'seasoned fighter' with diverse combat sport experience.
Government agencies budgeting tens of millions for AI
Spending includes AI tools, licences and staff training across public services.
Former detective turned PI used false persona to make claims
It's the third complaint against Nick Mayer, who has been given a final warning.
Controversial move-on orders pass third reading under urgency
Police gain power to move on people for disorder, begging or rough sleeping.
Young man charged with assault after attempted citizen’s arrest
19-year-old charged after alleged assault during Hamilton citizen’s arrest.
Homemade shank, drugs, knuckle dusters: The 3764 items people tried to sneak into court
Hawke’s Bay court security teams search more than 130,000 people a year - and find a lot.
NZ's justice system must also ask parents to imagine their child falsely branded a rapist
OPINION: Deborah Chambers KC should realise the Stone Age is justice without due process.
Right to bear arms? Concerns raised over 'decriminalising' carrying a gun
Police pushed to change firearms law proposal that 'will decriminalise some behaviour'.
Editorial: NZ's sexual violence court process needs an overhaul
OPINION: Victim survivors need better support through a safer process.
Man one of first charged under new coward punch law after Hutt scuffle
The law came into effect just a couple of weeks ago.
'Significant burden': Jury service strains businesses, workers
Data show only one in four people summoned turned up for duty service in these areas.
Would you put your raped child through a New Zealand trial?
OPINION: Sexual abuse trials are failing victims and justice.
Vietnamese gangs accused of laundering drug profits through businesses
Fourteen properties were raided as part of a wider operation.
Man found guilty of threatening to kill people at two Auckland schools
The charges also covered threats to police stations and Parliament buildings.
More inquiries being closed as Coroner’s Court opens in Hamilton
The country's coroners now have 16% fewer cases than at the same time a year ago.
Bailiffs blitz: 'Pay your court fines, or you may be walking home'
A day-long 'clampdown' recovered more than $34,000 as bailiffs hit cities and towns.