Legal groups oppose magistrates’ power to imprison
New Zealand legal groups oppose magistrates' power to imprison, warning the proposed bill threatens the justice system's integrity.
Home sales slide for seventh month
New Zealand property market sees seventh monthly decline with falling sales and values, shifting to a buyers' market.
Officials found in contempt over $31m blunder
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment faces contempt after officials misled Parliament over a $31m project. Read the latest…
Critics warn new online safety bill ineffective
Critics argue the new online safety bill may prove ineffective as experts analyze the proposed restrictions for social media access…
Kiwi Lawyers Plying Trade Offshore
New Zealand lawyers are increasingly establishing practices in foreign jurisdictions. Discover how Kiwi lawyers are expanding their reach and building…
France and Vietnam Strengthen Drive for Independent Coalition
France Vietnam cooperation expands as President Macron and President Tô Lâm sign bilateral deals on health, security and climate, advancing strategic autonomy.
Sheriff’s office ordered to stop racial profiling
Maricopa County resident Albert Rivera beats a drum outside a federal courthouse in Phoenix before an Oct. A federal judge has refused to allow the Maricopa County sheriff’s office to end its decade-old court orders aimed at eliminating racial profiling and systemic issues within the department. In a decision issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow denied the county’s request to shirk responsibility, stating that the office had failed…
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Courts minister backs community magistrates on category 2 offences
Courts minister backs community magistrates on category 2 offences Courts Minister Nicole McKee has clarified that community magistrates will not have the power to imprison offenders under planned reforms designed to reduce backlogs in the justice system. LawNews reported last week on concerns expressed to Parliament’s Justice Select Committee about the prospect of community magistrates – who are not required to have legal qualifications – locking up people if the…
