Chester Borrows
Should the government prosecute spouses of benefit fraudsters?
With the announcement of a new offence being created for the partners of benefit fraudsters, beneficiary advocates are saying they just are an easy target for the government. Jeremy Bioletti is a… Audio
Government cracks down on benefit fraudsters' partners
The Government says it's cracking down on the partners of beneficiary fraudsters who could be fined or jailed for 12 months and have assets seized. Audio
Passport changes could be checked against court lists
An man awaiting trial on child sex charges has been able to change his name, get a passport and skip the country. Audio
Court overhaul due to be announced today
The Government is today expected to announce plans for a major overhaul of the courts. Audio
Auckland Family Court processing delays
The Law Society's Family Law section chairperson Garry Collin and the Courts Minister Chester Borrows talk about what is being done to sort out the processing delays with the Auckland Family Court… Audio
Prison inmates to wait longer for parole hearings
Some of the country's most notorious prison inmates will soon be waiting longer to get a parole hearing. Audio
New consequences expected to encourage paying fines
New legislation comes into effect today making it more difficult for people with unpaid fines to buy items on credit, or get loans which they can't afford. Audio
Corner dairies to be barred from selling alcohol
Corner dairies will be barred from selling alcohol under changes to the Alcohol Reform Bill. Audio
Hundreds of jobs under threat at two regional businesses
Hundreds of jobs are under threat after it was yesterday revealed two New Zealand businesses were in financial trouble. Audio
Committee recommends repeal of provocation defence
The partial defence of provocation looks certain to be abolished with Parliament's Justice and Electoral Select Committee unanimously supporting its repeal. Audio
Police may get new powers to combat domestic violence
A select committee is recommending police be allowed to make on-the-spot orders to protect victims of domestic violence. Audio
Wanganui bill could make way for total ban on gang patches
The bill that will outlaw the wearing of gang patches in public in Wanganui was introduced by Whanganui MP Chester Borrows. Audio
Proposed sheriff for Invercargill
Can police keep our streets safe? Invercargill suggests they can not and they need extra help. Audio
Gang Patches
A select committee has unanimously recommended Parliament pass a Bill to ban the wearing of gang patches. Audio
Lack of Experienced Detectives : Counties-Manukau
National MP Chester Borrows says the capacity of Counties-Manukau police to solve crimes is being compromised. Audio
District Court to Deal With 'P' Cases
The escalation in methamphetamine related crimes are sparking wider debate about how the country copes with the problem. Audio
Police Code of Conduct
The Police Commissioner is under fire for an updated code of conduct that still fails to mention sexual misconduct. Audio
Accountablility for Rescue Tragedy
National MP and former detective Chester Borrows says there must be some accountability for fishing trip rescue failure. Audio
