Law
Pensioner fears framing over West Coast cold case killing
Pensioner Mark Walsh believes the police are trying to frame him for the murder of David Robinson, whose body was found on a remote West Coast beach near the small town of Ross in December 1998… Audio
Taranaki couple win bid to appeal compulsory land acquisition
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Taranaki farming couple who are fighting the compulsory acquisition of 11 hectares of their land for the Mt Messenger Bypass. But in its decision granting… Audio
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Can the intellectually disabled be executed? US Supreme Court to reconsider
In 1997 Joseph Smith killed a with a hammer and saw but avoided execution after US courts found him intellectually disabled. That decision is now being appealed.
Call for unseaworthy ships to be banned from NZ waters
Transport accident investigators want sub-standard ships banned from New Zealand waters. Transport Accident Investigation Commission surface investigations manager Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Transport investigators want government to give Maritime NZ legal power to ban ships
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its final report into the container ship Shiling, which twice had to be rescued and towed back to port in Wellington in 2023.
Warning to fly-tippers: new rules could lead to crack-down
Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio
Six months on, is the gang patch ban working?
University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
To speak or not? The high-stakes choice in criminal trials
To shed some light on why a murder-accused like Erin Patterson might decide to speak in her own defence, Auckland criminal lawyer John Munro joins Emile Donovan. Audio
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Categories and strategy: The path of Parliament's members' bills
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago
Nearly 20 years ago after killing Birgit Brauer, Michael Scott Wallace still denies the crime.
Google pushes to keep Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking
The woman, in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after a party.
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appeals court ruling
The ruling came a day after a trade court had ruled the US President had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.
