Franchises could soon have the ability to trespass someone across multiple sites. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is beefing up the current laws, calling them no longer fit for purpose. He's also ...

The Government is proposing increasing the period an individual can be trespassed from a business and doubling the fines for ...

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

The maximum length of time someone can be trespassed from a business, as well as the maximum fines, are set to increase.

Increasing the maximum trespass period from two years to three years. Allow businesses, such as franchises, to trespass ...

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

Shoplifting is at epidemic levels and recidivist offenders are a big issue,” Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young said.

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 ...

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

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