An assault offence for one punch attacks which cause grievous bodily harm with associated maximum penalties of - eight years ...

Green MP Tamatha Paul is giving shoplifting the green light as she opposes the Government’s plan to strengthen penalties, ...

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith will announce changes to sentencing laws shortly. The changes will be livestreamed at the top of this story from 2.30pm. Goldsmith’s announcement comes as the ...

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation.

Broadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Mr Henry ...

The preference is for one commercial settlement but the government says it's open to recognising cultural groups under that.

Terry Hayes was sexually abused by his school athletics coach in the 1970s. It's something he lives with every day, and he ...

The Treaty Negotiations Minister admits people are losing patience on a Ngapuhi settlement, but says they want it to last.

A spate of new sentencing reforms will take effect today, including the sentence discount caps that promise to restore 'real consequences' for crime.