Law
Whakaari/White Island owner has conviction quashed
The company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed. Whakaari Management's lawyer James Cairney spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Call for stricter animal welfare enforcement
The SPCA, MPI and Police all play a part in enforcement, but overlapping responsibilities and under-resourcing of each agency means the mistreatment of animals goes undetected, research shows. Audio
Law firm defiant over gender-affirming care warning letter
A Wellington law firm is defiant in the face of complaints to the police and the Law Society over a letter sent to doctors who practise gender affirming care. Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks… Audio
The growing number of 'sovereign citizens' clogging up courts
They believe they are exempt from laws. But that doesn't stop the law from coming after them.
Police Association slams proposed citizen arrest powers
The Police Association has slammed the beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the Government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. The recommendations from a… Audio
SovCits are fighting the law, but the law's winning
More people are using 'SovCit' arguments in court, engaging in so-called 'paper terrorism' Audio
Citizen arrest powers to be expanded to deal with shoplifters
Currently, the Crimes Act only allows people to make a citizen's arrest at night, but Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says they'll soon be able to happen any time of the day. Audio
Call for independent commissioner, 'one-stop shop' for victims
Victims aren't a party to the criminal justice system and need an independent body to provide leadership on their behalf, the outgoing chief victims advisor says. Audio
Tenant's 'mountain of rubbish' took four people four days to clear
Other damage at the rental property included broken windows, graffiti and holes in the doors and walls.
A change in thinking over shaken baby syndrome
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents.
When shaken baby syndrome verdict is unsafe
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents Audio
Bayly's resignation: What's okay and not okay in the office?
The former Minister announced he was holding himself to account and quitting his Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC portfolios after the incident last Tuesday. It follows a separate incident in… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Aussie correspondent relays all the latest news in the 'lucky country' including a multi-billion-dollar bailout of steelworks in South Australia and new laws passed in NSW aimed at reducing the… Audio
Network Ten ordered to pay Lisa Wilkinson $1.27m for court costs
It is to cover costs incurred for her personal legal representation in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case.
Why NZ's corruption ranking could affect your mortgage
The country has been "complacent" about its reputation for honesty and has fallen in a major global index.
The corruption ranking that could affect your mortgage
New Zealand has been too complacent for too long about our reputation for honesty, and now we're on a downward slide in international perception. Audio
Changes to our overseas investment rules, explained
Plans announced yesterday would make the default answer 'yes' to any investments, and would condense the application process to 15 days unless they relate to residential land, farm land or fishing… Audio
Mark Mitchell speaks on govt new gang laws
More than 76 gang patches and more than 315 other insignia items have been seized by police since the government's new gang laws came into force in November. They've laid more than 3000 charges… Audio
Former gang member on first three months of the gang patch ban
A former gang member is pleasantly surprised by the behaviour during the first three months of the new gang patch ban. Life member of the Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Would owning the rights to our face and voice reduce deepfake's harm?
Analysis - Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.
