Crime & Justice
The reality of getting a job post-conviction
Programme aims to give ex-prisoners a second chance at life.
How to get help for harmful sexual behaviour
It doesn’t have to be “an unfixable evil”.
‘You did this’: Research shows NZ has a culture of victim blaming
“Victim blaming doesn't discriminate. Anyone can do it and anyone can be blamed.”
Three Strikes makes its return: The controversial law explained
The Government is reviving the Three Strikes legislation Labour scrapped two years ago.
Explainer: South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
An urgent hearing is set to begin at the International Court of Justice. Here’s what it is about.
Policy breakdown: Crime and justice
Get an overview of each New Zealand political parties' policy on crime and justice.
Why Aotearoa needs to make consent education compulsory
“My name is Liv and I’ve been sexually harassed more times than I can count.”
‘My heart beats for Iran’: The grief, rage and hope of Iranian NZers
"We won’t stop until Iran is free."
Apparently some people find NZ's hate speech laws controversial...why?
Strengthening Aotearoa’s hate speech laws was recommended two years ago, following March 15.
Why people get name suppression in NZ
Is it just something rich celebrities are able to get? Not really.
Christchurch students speak out over sexual assaults, rape in survey
The two surveys follow a similar report done at Christchurch Girls' High 15 months ago.
Re-trial for Wellington man, jury unable to reach verdict on rape charges
The man will appear in court again on November 8.
A question of consent: The final arguments in Wellington sex offences case
Final arguments have been made by the prosecution and defence today.
Why the Wellington man on trial for sexual offences has name suppression
Do people get name suppression just for being high-profile in New Zealand?
Wellington entertainer accused of sexual offences takes the stand
Today, the defence began its case.
Trial for Wellington musician accused of 8 sexual offences begins
The first of six complainants gave evidence today.
More young NZers victims of sextortion: What to do if it happens to you
NZ Police are warning of increasing sextortion incidents where NZers are targeted.
Police issue MDMA warning after 20-year-old dies in Christchurch
Urgent call for people to test their drugs after serious incidents
Police now have more powers to seize criminal assets
New legislation aims to target gangs and make it harder for members to profit from criminal activity
Bullying in NZ boarding schools has gone on for generations
“I didn't become a teacher to contribute and work in an environment like this.”
Call for NZ to lift age of criminal responsibility
An advocate has called for NZ to raise its age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 immediately.
The govt wants to ban cash payments for watches and boats to tackle gangs
As well, discharging a gun to intimidate could be punishable by up to five years in prison.
Shootings and growing violence in NZ: Why being tough on crime won't help
Aaron Hendry shares explains why harsher policing creates environments for crime to to continue.
50% of queer adults were victims of crime in NZ over past year
The national average is 29%.
Nelson man arrested after editing teens’ pics, posting to adult sites
The man will appear in the Nelson District Court next Monday.
Two years in prison or $50,000 fine for 'revenge porn' offenders
This helps close a loophole that saw many victims go without justice.
Brian Tamaki appears in court as supporters shout 'let him go'
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has pleaded not guilty.
28-year-old arrested over Auckland's North Shore lockdown party
Police have charged a man over the Saturday night party which breached alert level 3 restrictions.
Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty over anti-lockdown protest
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki appeared in court today over an anti-lockdown protest.
Planning a terror attack will become a criminal offence after counter-terrorism bill passes final…
The Counter-Terrorism legislation bill has passed its final reading today.