Courts
Five men found guilty for woman's kidnapping, manslaughter
Jindarat Prutsiriporn died from head injuries last year, after she threw herself from the boot of a moving car while bound and gagged. Five men were found guilty today of kidnapping and manslaughter.
…Teina Pora's compensation should reflect inflation, lawyers say
Teina Pora's $2.5 million settlement for wrongful imprisonment should be adjusted to reflect inflation, his lawyers argued in court today. Video, Audio
Inquest into Christie Marceau's death begins in Auckland
The father of Auckland teenager Christie Marceau, who was killed by a man on bail for kidnapping her, says his naive faith in the justice system was misplaced. Court reporter Edward Gay joins… Video, Audio
Victim describes being hit with hammer and waking 5 days later
The victim in the Dome Valley trial has described being kicked, punched, tasered and sexually violated, and detailed the attempts to break her neck. RNZ Court Reporter Edward Gay reports. Audio
US judge blocks Trump's travel ban
A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations.
Youth justice age to be raised to 18
The Children's Commissioner is welcoming the decision to raise the youth justice age to 18, meaning 17 year olds will no longer be dealt with in the adult system. Audio
Concerns new law will further strain court system
A new law designed to modernise and streamline the courts and judiciary could just place more strain on the already stretched system.
Petition against higher age for Youth Court
Sensible Sentencing Trust has launched a petition telling Parliament not to lift the maximum age for the Youth Court.
Public anger over a controversial court ruling mirrored by the media
Losi Filipo's controversial discharge without conviction sparked outrage among the public and the media alike this week. Important facts about the law were obscured by all the anger and calls for… Audio
Moko protesters deliver petition to Parliament
Protesters calling for an end to plea bargaining after the death of a three-year-old have marched through Wellington.
Insight: Lifting the Lid on Undercover Policing
Edward Gay explores controversial undercover police techniques. Audio
Slow progress on specialist sexual violence court
The government has been "slow to respond" to calls for a specialist sexual violence court but at least it hasn't rejected the idea, a victim advocacy group says.
Modern judges and what they need to know
With different kinds of specialist courts such as drug courts and the Rangatahi court - which uses the traditional values of tikanga Maori with young Maori offenders - judges need to have more… Audio
Tamihere witness 'lied': Arthur Taylor
A prison informant who gave evidence against convicted murderer David Tamihere is being sued for perjury by serial litigant Arthur Taylor.
NZs conviction rate
Criminal lawyer Anne Stevens discusses the rise in New Zealand's incarceration rate. Audio
Law: Community Justice Panels
Canterbury's Community Justice Panels are keeping people out of the court system while preventing low level crime from escalating. Manager of Community Law Canterbury Paul O'Neill talks about how he… Audio
No jury for sexual violence court - professor
A proposed specialist sexual violence court with dedicated judges has support, but one professor is calling to abolish juries from such cases. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal to hear claim over Māori in prison
The Waitangi Tribunal will hear a claim about the Crown accused of failing to reduce Māori prosecution rates.
New court system to benefit Māori
Courts could see fewer tāngata whenua in prison and re-offendending if a more holistic model was used, say Māori working in the justice system.
Former chief social worker disappointed with CYF
A former chief social worker at Child, Youth and Family says it's disappointing the services for children in state care haven't improved in decades. Audio