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Waikato prison opening delay yet again
The completion date for a Waikato prison build has been pushed back, meaning it will not house prisoners until late 2025.
Prison staff shortages no excuse for breaking law - Judge
The High Court has told Corrections to think about how it can move illegally transferred prisoners back to Wellington.
Fujitsu told to pay Corrections $3.9m after lengthy legal battle
The Wellington High Court has ruled in Corrections' favour in its long-running dispute with technology company Fujitsu.
Residents safe after blaze in Kāinga Ora residence in Lower Hutt
Residents of a Kāinga Ora housing complex in Avalon have been evacuated after a blaze started in one of the units.
'Our members are pretty grumpy' - Nurses taking legal route over late pay
Te Whatu Ora is months late in changing the pay rates for nurses who are now taking legal action seeking compensation.
Man fatally shot by police left behind life of crime and violence
A judge warned more than a decade ago that a man who held a weapon to a woman's throat last week was likely to unleash his anger at a partner in the future.
Bad weather expected to ruin between-island travel over the weekend
Passengers trying to travel the seas between the North and South Islands may have their hopes dashed once again.
NZ needs centre for disease control, experts say
The scientists argue it would build capacity needed to respond to future pandemics and better manage existing infectious disease threats.
Boy recovering after shovel attack at Auckland protest
A nine-year-old boy has spent the night in hospital after being hit in the head with a shovel as he was leaving a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland on Sunday.
Wellington Council considers spend for next 10 years, sale of airport shares
The proposed Long Term Plan could see budget cuts in multiple areas.
Women prisoners transferred to other sites still not returned despite High Court ruling
Twenty-five inmates moved because of prison staff shortages in Wellington remain in either Auckland or Christchurch.
Scott Watson appeal can include new expert evidence, court rules
The Court of Appeal has ruled lawyers for the man convicted of murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope can include extra expert evidence in his appeal next year.
Prisoner attacked in jail loses Supreme Court bid to blame Corrections staff
A prisoner who was assaulted by another person in jail twice has failed in his latest bid to hold Corrections responsible.
'Not up to standard': Waka Kotahi back in court over incomplete works dispute
The builders behind Transmission Gully are taking Waka Kotahi to court over a dispute over quality checks and unfinished footpaths, road surfaces, cycleways.
Woman tells Supreme Court deportation would split daughter from 501 father
The woman was more than five months pregnant when she was arrested while driving a car carrying two passengers and 500 grams of meth.
Costumes, candy and spooky decorations out for Halloween
It is 31 October, which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween. Audio
Scott Watson's lawyers fight to bring in new DNA evidence
Lawyers for the man convicted of murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope are being asked to explain why they should be allowed to introduce fresh evidence for his appeal.
The Australian state looking to poach Kiwi workers
Northern Territory is offering New Zealanders A$25,000, higher pay and a lower cost of living to work in their prisons.
Lawyer argues rapist's right to name suppression should trump victims' rights
The lawyer for a man who raped and sexually offended against six girls when they were all teenagers says the court should put the man's rights over those of his victims.
'Landmark decision': Supreme Court to rule on teen sex offender's name suppression
A victims' advocate says the case, being heard at the Supreme Court on Thursday, could set a precedent. Audio
Judge to decide on name suppression for man charged over Loafers Lodge fire
A judge is deciding whether the man charged with murder and arson over the Loafer's Lodge fire in Wellington should continue to have name suppression.
Men who entered Wellington primary school and filmed children not identified six weeks on
Two men who entered a Wellington primary school and took videos of children six weeks ago still haven't been caught.
Former engineer to face disciplinary process regarding CTV building collapse
The professional engineering body can take disciplinary action against the man whose company designed the CTV building, a judge has ruled.
SH1 between Taupō and Turangi closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
A section of State Highway 1 will close this week as crews try to retrieve a rolled truck without contaminating Lake Taupō.