Justice System
Justice group resignations won't derail progress - Whaipooti
A member of the government's justice advisory group says the resignations of - quote "two Pakeha men" - isn't going to derail the work that's already been done.
JustSpeak spokesperson Julia Whaipooti… Video, Audio
Postive start: New judge chooses school hall for swearing-in ceremony
A Māori lawyer from the Far North, La-Verne King, has been sworn in as the newest judge in the District Court.
Sir Peter Gluckman: media needs to read data on prisons
A report released on Thursday by justice sector science advisor Dr Ian Lambie and the Prime Minister's chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, is called, "Using evidence to build a better justice… Audio
Length of High Court cases under scrutiny
Are the wheels of justice turning smoothly in New Zealand's court cases? An Otago University-led study into the lengths of High Court cases has revealed almost a fifth of general proceedings are… Audio
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio
Law with Peter Boshier
Law Commissioner Peter Boshier on alternatives to the court system for getting justice. Audio
High profile assaults spark concerns
New Zealand's justice system has been criticised as 'broken, confusing and in a sorry state.' Audio
Suspension of temporary prisoner release programme a raw deal
Prison reform advocates say the suspension of the temporary prisoner release programme is a raw deal for inmates. Audio
Loss of short term release for prisoners described as raw deal
The temporary loss of short-term release for prisoners nearing the end of their sentences is being described as a raw deal by penal reform advocate Peter Williams QC. Audio
A panel discussion about innovation and crime
Professor Greg Newbold, Sam Chapman, and Professor Warren rookbanks discuss the state of our criminal justice system with Finlay Macdonald. Audio