Law
Steve Tew responds to Losi Filipo discharge without conviction
New Zealand Rugby concedes it has lessons to learn from the handling of Losi Filipo's discharge without conviction for a vicious assault on four people in central Wellington. Audio
Wellington Rugby responds to Filipo assault
Wellington Rugby admits it knew few details about assaults carried out by contracted player Losi Filipo. Audio
Court rules fluoridation not a medical treatment
Water fluoridation is not a medical procedure and South Taranaki acted lawfully in fluoridating water in two towns, the Court of Appeal has found.
Transport official given $1.1m in bribes, court told
A former local government official accepted nearly $1.1m in bribes from a contracting firm, a court has been told.
Dotcom lawyer says US case 'frankensteined'
Kim Dotcom's laywer, Ron Mansfield, says the United States' case against his clients has been "frankensteined" to meet extradition requirements. The comment came in his closing submission for Mr… Audio
Retired judge shocked Losi Filipo discharged without conviction
A retired District Court judge says a Wellington rugby player who attacked four people should never have been let off without a conviction, regardless of his sporting potential. Roy Wade speaks to… Audio
Judge comments on Filipo case, and US presidential debate
A retired District Court judge says he is shocked Liso Filipo was discharged without conviction for assault, while US Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate. Audio
Association defends Lions player's discharge without conviction
Rugby Players' Association chief executive says Losi Filipo needs to take the opportunity to turn his life around. Audio
Victim wants rugby player dropped from Wellington Lions team
Wellington Rugby says it will continue to support Wellington Lions player Losi Filipo despite his involvement in a brutal assault in central Wellington last year. Audio
Charges laid over Nurofen products, consumer groups react
Nurofen is facing a number of charges over its labelling of pain products. Audio
Legal advice sought on bungled release date compensation
Corrections will seek legal advice on whether there should be compensation for inmates whose release dates were wrongly calculated, the Prime Minister says. Video, Audio
Law Society backs Supreme Court decision on prisoners
Law Society back Supreme Court decision on release dates for prisoners. Audio
Collins to brief Cabinet about Supreme Court ruling
The Corrections Minister will today brief her cabinet colleagues about the blunder which means thousands of prisoners will be released from prison earlier than expected and may receive compensation. Audio
Police release Charlotte shooting clip
Videos showing the fatal shooting of a black man in the North Carolina city of Charlotte do not show whether the victim was holding a gun.
Corrections can't fight compo claims - lawyer
Corrections has little chance of defending inmates' claims for compensation for unlawful imprisonment, a leading human rights lawyer says.
Justice staff give their own ministry the thumbs down
The Ministry of Justice is falling below state sector benchmarks on every score, according to a survey of its own staff.
Geoffrey Palmer and Dr Andrew Butler
Geoffrey Palmer and Dr Andrew Butler on why New Zealand needs a new constitution. Audio
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
Prison time error could see pay-out for victims
Victims could be in for a windfall if prisoners successfully challenge claims of unlawful imprisonment, a human rights lawyer says.
Prisoners' loss of liberty deserves redress
Opinion - Prisoners are right to expect compensation if they have been detained for longer than they should have, writes Di White.
