Law
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
The testing regime is expected to be in place by December, with the government wanting 50,000 tests a year.
'Sloppy': Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.
Tame Iti joins calls for release of Dean Wickliffe
The Māori rights activist wants his friend who is on a hunger strike to be freed after allegations of abuse by prison guards.
Landlord to pay $14k over rental with gaps through walls
Daylight could be seen through gaps in the wall and ceiling, insulation was exposed and the roof leaked, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Corrections to make changes to management of extreme-threat prisoners
A lawyer for most of the clients currently being kept in New Zealand's only extreme-threat prison unit says the Corrections department wants to change the law to allow human rights abuses to… Audio
New Zealand-led taskforce seizes 260kg of narcotics off coast of Oman
A New Zealand-led taskforce has made a successful drug bust of 260 kilograms of narcotics, worth $87.8 million, from a boat off the coast of Oman.
'I'll be waiting for you': Shooting victim's family removed from court
Two family members of Doreion Hard yelled profanities at the murder-accused as he appeared.
Man's bid for appeal reveals his trial was never recorded
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
Privacy breaches revealed at Oranga Tamariki
"Grievous" privacy breaches have been revealed at Oranga Tamariki, including a staff member who took a screenshot of a mother's file and shared it with the child's father, leading to the mother… Audio
Du Val debt grows to $306m, new report says
The money owed by the controversial Du Val Property Group has grown from $238m to $306m, a new report says. Audio
Rotorua woman found guilty of assault 'clawed' self-appointed parking warden
A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who "clawed" his neck and struck him on the head.
'I'm done' - Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with ex
A heartbroken artist who has been battling her ex-husband for years over copyright on her work said her loss should serve as a warning to other artists.
'Israel is very close to civil war': Netanyahu's turbulent week
Protestors have camped outside the home of the Israeli Prime Minister and he has taken his country back to war, but these are just some of the major issues "King Bibi" must deal with. Audio
'Scared of death' - medical mishaps leave Wellington woman fighting for recovery
A woman who suffered an acute infection, blood clots, and bleeding in her stomach following a routine injection said she has lost faith in "incompetent" health professionals.
Podcast investigates abuse and exploitation in the age of AI
Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves stolen from social media, manipulated and posted on a porn site. Audio
$1 billion damages ruling against Greenpeace shocks NGOs
Environmental defenders are rallying amid concerns courtrooms are increasingly being used to silence critics.
Disgraced ex-lawyer seeks new practising certificate
James Gardner Hopkins was suspended after inappropriate touching of summer interns.
PM calls for new norms on how armies use AI
The Prime Minister is calling for new norms on how armies use artificial intelligence, but also says rules are 'giving way to power'. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Ombudsman releases list of concerns about the OIA
The Ombudsman has released a lengthy list of concerns about the Official Information Act ahead of his departure at the end of this month. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland schools concerned with speed limit reversals
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas and worry it will put children at risk. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio