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

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 ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to speak in Auckland following his Government’s barrage of law and order ...

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

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

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

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

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced increased penalties for theft, including a new infringement regime for low value shoplifting, tougher consequences for threatening or intimidating ...