Law
Injuries suffered by a ten month old baby no accident - Police
The injuries suffered by a ten month old baby who died at Te Kuiti hospital at the weekend are so severe a post mortem will take days to complete according to police, Detective Inspector Graham… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June 2024
On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio
'Welcome to my world': Crown lawyers 'struggle' with te reo at hearing
Crown lawyers apologised for long pauses at a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims the government's policy is causing significant, irreversible harm to te reo Māori.
Police offer reward for information around Tom Phillips
Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio
Scott Watson appeal continues
Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How the mega-rich can control the narrative
The international mega-rich have weaponised the legal system to silence critics, investigative writer Tom Burgis claims. Audio
Ngāi Tahu want Fast-track Bill to recognise rangatiratanga of territory
The iwi wants a clause added requiring "decision-makers" to consult specifically with it on decisions relating to its territory.
Scott Watson appeals murder conviction again
Double murderer Scott Watson - who's spent a quarter of a century in prison for the murders of young Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope - will have his case heard again today Monday by the… Audio
Tom Burgis: How the mega-rich warp the truth
Award-winning investigative writer Tom Burgis' new book exposes a world where the rich can buy "truth". In Cuckooland - Where the Rich Own the Truth Burgis follows a trail from the Kremlin, through… Audio
Woman loses use of legs after 'nangs' overdose
"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio
Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses trademark fight with Irish rival
Supermac's has accused McDonald's of "trademark bullying to stifle competition".
Amanda Knox convicted in slander case again
The conviction has come years after she was acquitted of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June 2024
On today's episode, the Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds, a survey by the… Audio
Previous National led govt broke law by cancelling woman's passport
The Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
High Court rejects rapist's bid for name suppression
But the man's name will be kept secret to allow him time to appeal.
'Disheartening': Iwi upset as government continues legal fight over land
The government has allocated $3.6 million of taxpayer funds to appeal the High Court's forthcoming decision in the Nelson Tenths case.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds boat
A retired truck driver had hoped to secure a family legacy but lost everything when the vessel ran aground and sank.
Bid to make big tech pay for New Zealand news hits a snag
A proposed law to get Google and Facebook pay for local news is not dead, the media minister says - but a Parliamentary committee and its government MPs have not supported it.
'An issue of justice, fairness': Samoan community rally in support of citizenship bill
Community members are backing a bill which will provide a pathway to citizenship for a group of older Samoans.
Former Talisman Gold Mines boss fined $100k over online posts
Matthew Geoffrey Hill made 90 posts to an online investor forum without disclosing his chief executive role.
