Law
Government's Holidays Act overhaul sparks debate
The coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns. Chief executive of MyHr Jason Ennor spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
International abduction figures don't tell whole story - family law professor
Official figures only include numbers for children take to countries that have signed the Hague Convention.
Judges unfavourable on Trump's string of First Amendment cases
The Trump administration faces a backlash for targeting speech it disagrees with, and federal judges have left a trail of rulings lambasting it for trampling on free speech rights of law firms, media…
A race to change laws sees a sprint to the courts
A spate of legal cases have put the government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic.
South Korea jails CEO for over decade after fatal fire
The chief executive of a lithium battery maker and his son have both been sentenced.
Child sex offender sentenced to further 10 years in prison
The man was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but that has been extended after two more victims came forward.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Tim Batt. First up, the government has confirmed it is going ahead with changes to the Holiday Act. How might that… Audio
Firearms deaths cost NZ up to $321 million a year - study
The Otago University study was instigated after the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019.
Migrant advocates lash out at proposed NZ deportation laws
In Aotearoa, migrant advocates are lashing out at the government's proposed deportation laws saying they put Pacific people at risk. Audio
Email to former top cop led to gun vetting change
Disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming told staff to make changes after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence. Audio
Ex-deputy police chief's role in gun rules under review
Documents released to RNZ under the Official Information Act reveal disgraced Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jeveon McSkimming instigated changes to gun licence vetting rules, after being contacted… Audio
Court appoints mokopuna as guardian of kaumātua after whānau battle
The man's children and grandchildren undoubtedly have his best interests at heart, the judge says.
Government passes adoption bill under urgency
Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. The bill was revealed at the last minute, and thanks to urgency and unanimous support completed within a day.
Recidivist thief jailed for $25,000 crime spree
Cole Jenkins' most recent "indiscriminate" offending involved power tools, sunglasses and a $1500 e-scooter.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
Man shoots dog in the head in supermarket carpark
The dog escaped without serious injury, but the offender was sentenced to eight months' jail.
Court dismisses bid to suppress identity of double killer twice ruled insane
However, his identity remains secret for now as his lawyer indicated he has been instructed to file an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Aussie broadcaster hit with nine new indecent assault charges
The latest accusations bring the total number of offences laid against the 84-year-old to 44.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Parole facility plans for a site near Rotorua scrapped
Unhappy neighbours and the Department of Corrections opposed the plans, when they were filed last October.
