Law
Changes to our overseas investment rules, explained
Plans announced yesterday would make the default answer 'yes' to any investments, and would condense the application process to 15 days unless they relate to residential land, farm land or fishing… Audio
Mark Mitchell speaks on govt new gang laws
More than 76 gang patches and more than 315 other insignia items have been seized by police since the government's new gang laws came into force in November. They've laid more than 3000 charges… Audio
Former gang member on first three months of the gang patch ban
A former gang member is pleasantly surprised by the behaviour during the first three months of the new gang patch ban. Life member of the Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Would owning the rights to our face and voice reduce deepfake's harm?
Analysis - Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.
Significant employment law changes ahead
Proposals to change personal grievance laws could see workers fired without an investigation having taken place. Audio
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
Daman Kumar's lawyer on birth right citizenship law
The lawyer representing 18-year-old Daman Kumar says we need to relook at the birth right citizenship law. Lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Audio
Online safety campaigners critical of Netsafe
Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story. Audio
Right to Repair Bill passes first reading
The Consumer Guarantees Right to Repair Amendment Bill passed its first reading last night. Auckland University Professor and Member of the Right to Repair Coalition Alex Simms spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Should we be worried about 3D 'Ghost Guns'?
Professor Al Gillespie joins Emile Donovan to explain why he thinks it’s an issue we can’t ignore. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Calls for new laws to control how public protests are policed
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how public protests are policed. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What you need to know about the Daman Kumar deportation case
Mike McMellon is an immigration lawyer based in Nelson and joins Emile Donovan to explain the case. Audio
Cannabis: Lessons from the US
As more and more American states legalise cannabis, US-based journalist Susan Baldacci joins Jim to discuss whether it's proving to be as safe and non-addictive as some experts contended. Audio
Tick for 'short' bootcamp review too soon - children's commissioner
The government should not set military style academies into youth justice law, the children's commissioner says, despite its first bootcamp getting a glowing report.
Shock resignations as US moves to dismiss case against Trump allied-NYC mayor
New York Mayor Eric Adams has denied allegations he asked for the case to be dropped in exchange for enforcing President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration agenda. Audio
Consumer advocate on moves to increase competition in grocery sector
The man who helped break up the mobile network duopoly in New Zealand says the supermarket sector won't become competitive without the forceful breaking up of the current industry leaders. Economic… Audio
Commerce Commission's advice to mortgage lenders
The Commerce Commission says mortgage advisers need to present clients with three offers from lenders. Commerce Commission John Small, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
Mortgage advisers 'alarmed' at Commerce Commissions warning
Mortgage advisers say they're alarmed at the Commerce Commission's request that they submit multiple applications on behalf of their clients or face "government intervention." Country manager for the… Audio
