Law
Woman guilty of stealing over $180,000 from elderly mother
A woman's been found guilty of stealing over 180,000 dollars from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account - a type of crime elder advocates say is becoming more and more common… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 8 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman, and producer Olivia Wilson to discuss the news of the day. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Jacinta Ruru
Jacinta Ruru is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Audio
Medicinal cannabis users worried about new drug-driving rules
The law allows police to do random roadside tests and ban drivers for 12 hours. Audio
Medicinal cannabis user worried about new drug-driving laws
A survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis. Toni Jarvis says he uses prescribed products to… Audio
Cancer patient, 60, beaten with patu outside his home, dies
A man battling terminal cancer was beaten with a patu outside his Te Aroha home six months before he died. The victim, whose name is suppressed, was heartbroken at having...
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
Complaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejected
But the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.
New laws needed for high-risk offenders, Law Commission says
The country needs an entirely new set of laws to manage high-risk offenders safely and more humanely, the Law Commission says.
Health NZ changing policy to prevent identity mistakes
Unidentified mental health patients will now be assessed by a medical team to prevent identity mistakes. NZ Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
How to talk about death
Scott Marlow is head of service delivery at Public Trust and joins Emile Donovan to answer all your uncomfortable questions about wills. Audio
Why one atheist thinks the government should keep tax exemptions for churches
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.
An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. Audio
Anaru Moana homicide: Fourth person charged with murder
A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
'Worst f...ing flight' - CEO's tantrum over business class seat costs company $100K
A former executive assistant claimed her job was jeopardised after Chris Meehan swore at her and threatened her employment.
Trump administration told to keep text records amid Yemen attack chat controversy
A federal judge made the ruling in a preservation lawsuit brought in the wake of the revelation that Cabinet officials were discussing war plans on Signal.
Man jailed for child sexual abuse keeps temporary name suppression
He was regarded as a leader in his profession and was well-known in the community.
Alleged abuse of prisoners amounted to torture - lawyer
Tony Ellis wants compensation and an apology for what the two men suffered more than 40 years ago.
New sentencing laws will further drive up NZ's imprisonment rates
Analysis - The Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill which is about to become law will likely drive New Zealand's already high incarceration rate even higher, Linda Mussell writes.
Opposition cries foul over tougher sentencing laws
Coalition parties campaigned on a law and order crackdown and have now passed legislation they say will make the public feel safer. Audio
