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Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell on longer prison sentences
The Corrections Minister has asked officials to look at how shorter sentences relate to higher levels of re-offending and whether longer sentences allow better rehabilitation for offenders… Audio
Corrections to investigate impact of longer prison sentences on reoffending rates
Corrections is investigating the impact longer sentences might have in reducing reoffending, at the request from the Corrections Minister, Mark Mitchell. Otago University senior lecturer in… Audio
Christchurch man was held captive two months before he mysteriously died
An inquest into the death of Nigel Bom has begun.
Lake Alice survivor taking Crown to court over 'unlawful' redress
A Lake Alice survivor is taking the Crown to court to challenge Cabinet's decision on redress in what will be the first legal case of its kind. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Ex-league pro beats drug addiction, spared 501 deportation to NZ
New Zealand-born professional rugby league player turned drug offender Dean Scott has been allowed to stay in Australia after a tribunal recognised his full rehabilitation.
Russell Brand appears in court on rape and sex assault charges
Brand was released on conditional bail until his next hearing at London's Old Bailey court on 30 May.
Kaitāia man accused of murdering Archibald McKenzie denies charge
Lewis Edmonds has appeared in the High Court at Whangārei facing one charge of murder.
'Deliberate offending': Companies, directors fined $1.6m for altering tallow
By illegally adding other oils, the defendants were able to command a higher price, New Zealand Food Safety says.
Mushroom murder trial: Erin Patterson sent 'extremely aggressive' texts to estranged husband - court hears
The messages over child support payments were sent in the months leading up to the alleged murders of her in-laws. Audio
Corrections defends release of rapist who went on to murder woman in her home
The convicted rapist murdered Juliana Bonilla-Herrera 10 weeks after he was released on parole.
Trial aborted for man accused of killing Auckland couple
He has pleaded not guilty for the murders of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong.
Westpac fined $3 million after misleading, overcharging customers
The New Zealand High Court has fined the bank over its historic breaches.
Prosecutors claim retribution for minor traffic accident sparked Auckland double murder
One man has appeared in Auckland High Court, charged with murder and conspiring to murder in a separate incident.
Trial begins into murder of Auckland couple
Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong were murdered at their home in November 2023.
Stephen Stone acquitted after 25 years in jail
Stephen Stone was convicted in 1999 of murdering Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys and raping and killing witness Leah Stephens. On Wednesday he was acquitted at the High Court at Auckland… Audio
Rapist lied about living next door to Juliana Bonilla-Herrera before killing her
Probation officer noted any 'attractive female' living next to the parolee would be at risk.
The Pre-Panel for 30 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss a man who tried to sue his local council for millions after injuring himself on a broken swing. Audio
Woman jailed for trying to attack her husband with carving knife
Katherine Mary Hughes was under significant mental stress as his sole caregiver, a court has heard.
Prominent musician found guilty of domestic violence continues fight for name suppression
He was sentenced to community service last month.
Supreme Court dismisses rapist's 'sexsomnia' appeal
A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat.
