Tag: criminal_justice

New Zealand Parliament Passes Two Criminal Justice Bills Before Election

1 Oct 2026 5:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New Zealand's Parliament passed two criminal justice bills under urgency before adjourning for the November 7 general election, adding police move-on powers and a youth "boot camp" sentencing option.

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Two Men Charged with Arson After Point Chevalier Fire

19 Jun 2026 8:49 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Two men, aged 26 and 50, have been charged with arson following a garage fire in Point Chevalier overnight. Police located the suspects after area enquiries and witness descriptions.

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