Law
Two complaints laid against Law Society president
There are now at least two complaints laid against Law Society president Frazer Barton after it was revealed he advised a church group it could destroy records for children in its care, hindering the… Audio
Concerns lack of consultation with mana whenua for boot camps
The inquiry estimated up to 200,000 people were abused in care between 1950 and 2019 and revealed that during that time, Maori survivors reported higher levels of physical abuse compared with other… Audio
Church group destroyed 27 years of records of children in their care
There are calls for the police to investigate why a religious organisation deliberately destroyed 27 years worth of records of children in its care. The Royal Commission of Inquiry said its… Audio
6 prosecutions this year against unregulated electricians
There's been six prosecutions against unregulated electricians, so far this year. While there's no specific data on fires caused by unlicenced sparkies, figures up to last month from Fire and… Audio
Why gang patch policies backfire - and what would work
Analysis - There is no research evidence to support the government's claims of what a patch ban would achieve.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 July 2024
On today's episode, Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the… Audio
The man who decided how bright billboards should be
Digital billboards are part of our life, but should they blast our peepers that hard? Audio
Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown has breached treaty principles
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached Treaty principles when it failed to uphold needs of Kura Kaupapa Māori through the Tomorrow's Schools review process. Lead Claimant and te reo Māori… Audio
Govt says new plans won't reopen Foreshore and Seabed debate
The government is planning to make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines.
Maori and Pacific had more violence inflicted on them - Inquiry
A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors. The Royal Commission's findings show Maori and Pacific survivors had more physical… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Immediate action needed at Gloriavale - Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has urged the government to do everything it can to ensure the safety of Gloriavale members and their children. The inquiry found Gloriavale's Overseeing… Audio
Law Commission want to reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders
The Law Commission wants to significantly reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders. Law Commission Principal Legal and Policy Adviser John-Luke Day spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Laws that lead to 'permanent punishment' need to change - commission
Laws that deal with serious violent and sexual criminals who are at high risk of reoffending need "significant reform", says the Law Commission.
Tech: The case of the man who claimed to be the Bitcoin inventor
Technology commentator Alex Sims details the case of Dr Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist and businessman who's claimed for years that he's the main part of the team that created Bitcoin.
…The horrific reality of New Zealand state and faith-based care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio
Bid to trademark basmati rice in New Zealand rejected
Trademark attorney Rebecca Jones explains the latest food to be denied trademark protection. Audio
Abuse survivor and advocate travels to Wellington for Abuse in Care Inquiry speeches
After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report has been made public and outlined in harrowing detail how children, young people and vulnerable adults were… Audio
Political parties express horror and sorrow at extent of abuse in Inquiry
Political parties across the house have expressed horror and sorrow at the extent of abuse in state and faith-based care. After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final… Audio
