District Court
$54m cash injection for NZ courts hoped to speed up justice
Justice Minister Andrew Little says people are waiting too long for their court cases to be heard, but it's hoped a $54m cash injection into courts will get the wheels of justice spinning a little… Video, Audio
Court strike action could result in miscarriage of justice - judge
The Chief District Court Judge says ongoing strikes throughout the country's courts may result in a miscarriage of justice. Industrial action has disrupted court proceedings for months as the Ministry… Audio
Judges pulled from criminal cases to work Family Court backlog
Lawyers working in the family and criminal courts say more judges need to be appointed now to address shortages.
Court cases suffer delays with judges under strain
A law change last year which reduced the number of district court judges has resulted in an "avalanche of work" and lengthy delays in the court system.
Refugee sex offender's release raises alarm bells
Somalis living in Wellington are worried a man with a long history of sexual offending is being allowed to walk free from a psychiatric hospital, with someone who knows him well calling him a ticking… Audio
Lawyers upset by changes to district court appointments
Critics fear a new law designed to modernise and streamline the courts and judiciary will just place more strain on the already stretched system. Audio
Public anger over a controversial court ruling mirrored by the media
Losi Filipo's controversial discharge without conviction sparked outrage among the public and the media alike this week. Important facts about the law were obscured by all the anger and calls for… Audio
Public anger over a controversial court ruling mirrored by the media
Losi Filipo's controversial discharge without conviction sparked outrage among the public and the media alike this week. Important facts about the law were obscured by all the anger and calls for…
AudioDitching ACC Court appeals won't resolve the problems
A Government proposal for ACC appeals to be heard by a new Tribunal rather than the District Court is being firmly rejected by ACC lawyers. The Government has been consulting with stakeholders on… Audio
