Law
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
Flu medicines 'no more effective than a placebo' - litigator
A lawyer leading a class action lawsuit says Kiwis may have spent a significant amount on ineffective medicines. Audio
Major shake-up of fishing quota system on the way
The courts, not Tiktok, should deal with illegal fishing, Shane Jones says.
Iwi loses High Court challenge against beach vehicle bylaw
A Marlborough iwi has been unsuccessful in its challenge of a council bylaw restricting vehicle access on the east coast.
Law firm partner accused of inappropriate touching at Christmas party
The man was known for his "outlandish" and "boisterous" dancing, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal heard.
Another chance for Lucy Letby?
Medical experts argued this week that there was no evidence to support Lucy Letby's conviction for murder. Audio
MSD found wrong after tangi food cost refused in funeral grant
A woman successfully appealed an MSD decision refusing to cover food costs for her husband's tangi in a funeral grant.
Are NZ designs open to being ripped off?
Last year, two new treaties were adopted by the WIPO, one relating to patents and the other design law, in a bid to increase protections for original and indigenous ideas. Audio
50 years of Treaty Settlements - where are we now?
How have race relations changed across the half century? Leading expert in the intersection between tikanga and the common law Natalie Coates explains. Audio
Victim warns new stalking bill could protect stalkers, harm victims
A victim warns that new stalking laws could "do more harm than good".
Govt working on law for tough punishments for police attackers
The government said it's working at pace on a new law that would mean tough punishments for people who attack police officers. A Waikato officer was injured last night after a driver allegedly drove… Audio
Concerns new stalking bill could cause greater harm to victims
The Crimes Legislation Stalking and Harassment Amendment Bill was introduced and passed its first reading in December last year to make stalking an illegal offence with a jail time of up to five… Audio
The life of Judge Michael Behrens
He was a colourful man, with a colourful career, who also happened to look a bit like Charles Manson.
