Law

In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context. Audio

The most controversial legal battle in UK football is set to begin. Manchester City and Premiere League will begin an independent hearing next week. Litigation editor at NZ Lawyer, Christian Smith… Audio

A domestic violence victim who was ordered to pay her abuser's court costs then had some success on appeal, is now faced with chasing him to pay his share of the bill. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

A human rights lawyer believes tougher tweaks to the government's gang patch law are over reach and will suppress free speech. Amendments to the proposed patch prohibition will give police… Audio

On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio

Cabinet has agreed - but not yet finalised - a law change that would give the Firearms Minister the power to propose which high powered semi-automatic firearms or magazines are banned. Political… Audio

On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio

A Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the Maori-Crown relationship… Audio

A group of lawyers is calling for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are helping Israel's war in Gaza, with the group penning a letter to the Inspector-Genral of Intelligence and… Audio

The Australian Prime Minister is vowing to get kids off their devices and on to the footy field by introducing a miniumum social media age of 16. Aoteroa's Prime Minister has said he's up for looking… Audio

An ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies to cover rising injury numbers and costs is directly linked ACC's failures in rehabilitating patients. Researcher and barrister specialising in ACC… Audio

Skycity casino will shut down for five days, for failing help a problem gambler who lost more than a million dollars on the pokies. The gambler spent up to 9 hours playing continuously. On 23… Audio

It's been revealed nearly 70 Te Whatu Ora staff have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November and 38 within the Ministry for the Environment. It's prompted a complaint to the Public… Audio

A specialist lawyer says the ACC was warned its $74 million case management restructure would fail and is pleased to hear a back-tracking is under way. Co-convenor of the ACC Futures Coalition group… Audio

Police say they have busted a cannabis growing operation that involves migrant workers forced to mind houses with such dodgy wiring that they're at risk of burning down. Counties Manukau East Police… Audio