Crime & Justice

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.”

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.

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?

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.

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.

Family of terrorist attacker condemn what happened and offer support to victims

The statement was made after Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen was publicly identified.

Total of 7 people injured in terrorist attack. 3 in critical condition.

The attack happened at a West Auckland shopping mall yesterday afternoon.

Six people in hospital, attacker shot dead by Police, after terrorist attack in West Auckland…

The Prime Minister says a terrorist was responsible for the attack on multiple people.

Police ask Protect Pūtiki protesters to leave their bubble

Protectors at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island say police action to evict them is unlawful and unfair