Law
Caught red-handed: Police dye snares Whangārei teen in meth import sting
A 19-year-old caught with dye-stained hands has been jailed, after helping uplift almost a kilogram of methamphetamine.
Honking, yelling ignored as driver dragged dog through street
A drunk driver, dragging his dog suspended from a window, pulled the fingers at motorists who were honking and yelling at him to stop.
Govt commits to Bill allowing three-day postnatal stay
The announcement comes in the wake of warnings maternity services are already overloaded and understaffed.
Concerns over new powers being given to police
Police will soon be able to take photos and gather intelligence in public spaces. The government is changing legislation to expand their powers after court rulings found they were initially acting… Audio
WorkSafe deadline approaches for Health NZ
Health New Zealand has just under two weeks to comply with a WorkSafe order to put systems in place to protect workers from psychosocial risks at work. Health New Zealand Interim Chief HR Officer… Audio
Drug Foundation calls for decriminalisation of all drug use
The New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for decriminalisation of all drug use. Director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'A moment to celebrate': America's Cup champs hail Hauraki Gulf protection
The Bill is "an amazing first step" but still leaves plenty to do, Peter Burling says. Audio
Witnesses speak at White Island eruption inquiry
Nearly six years after the deadly eruption on Whakaari White Island, the first phase of a coronial inquiry into the disaster is underway, with witness statements beginning today. RNZ reporter Amy… Audio
Digital IDs: Balancing privacy with convenience
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage.
Digital IDs are coming
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage. Audio
Nearly 30,000 dogs still unregistered in Auckland: Council
Auckland Council is frustrated nearly 30,000 dogs are still unregistered. The Council's manager for animal management Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man's sex with underage teen leaves trail of despair
Jessie Morgan, 22, went to trial in April this year, defending six charges.
SPCA 'outraged' by government walk back on pig crate ban
A leading animal welfare group says its been blindsided by the government quietly walking back a ban on pig crates weeks before it was due to come into force. Associate Minister Andrew Hoggard's… Audio
Fears parts of proposed boy racer law 'potentially unfair'
The Law Association says members supported the goal of the legislation but had concerns over its sweeping new powers.
Match-fixing fears grow as offshore betting floods Kiwi football
A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity.
NZ Football League caught in offshore betting storm
A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity Audio
Health NZ to undertake review in Bay of Plenty homicide
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court on charges of murder, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Identity of woman in toddler in luggage case permanently suppressed
The judge says the order is because of automatic suppression given to child complainants.
Man fined after attempting to steal historic artefacts from mine
The West Coast mine closed in 1967 and since then, many artefacts have been stolen.
Employment law: What are your rights when facing redundancy?
Employment law specialist Charles McGuinness talks about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees when going through the redundancy process. Audio
