Mark Henaghan
Name suppression in the social media age
Some overseas media, and people on the internet have named the man accused of murdering backpacker Grace Millane. Which begs the question - can name suppression really be enforced in the digital age?
…Relationship property law 'out of date'
Moves to modernise the four decade old law that dictates how couples' assets are divided if they split up, will make significant in-roads this week. On Thursday the Law Commission, which is currently… Audio
Courts overwhelmed as more judges retire
A law change last year which effectively reduced the number of district court judges has resulted in an avalanche of work and lengthy delays for those in the court system. Since the beginning of last… Audio
Govt urged to raise parental leave payments
Experts are urging the government to increase parental leave payments in order to encourage more men to stay home and care for their children while their partner works. Mark Henaghan is an Otago… Audio
Otago Uni's law school dean steps down
Dean of Otago University's law school, Mark Henaghan, is stepping down.
Drone spying
Man in undies shoots at drone. Probably very tempting for a lot of us. University of Otago's dean of law Mark Henaghan tells us how much trouble you'd get in for shooting a drone. Audio
Toupee taken away again
A High Court judge's decision to allow a murderer to wear his wig in prison as a right has been over-ruled. Dean of Law Mark Henaghan discusses the tension between the two decisons. Audio
Human rights for gangs
Paula Bennett says criminals have fewer human rights. So will National's new policy for tackling methamphetamine encroach on gang member's rights? Audio
Family court judges busier than ever with disputes process
In 2014 the Family Court made changes, aimed at getting warring parents to resolve their custody disputes without a judge. But it has actually made judges busier than ever, new figures show. Audio
Lawyer-laden MSD Coroner's inquest
Mark Henaghan of the University of Otago on the legal costs incurred by the Ministry of Social Development in a Coronial hearing into the death of a vulnerable beneficiary. Audio
Was a Judge's deadline just?
An Auckland Judge told a lawyer she would be held in contempt of court if she was late. Legal academic Mark Henaghan talks about contempt. Audio
Phillip John Smith wins legal challenge over toupe
Convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has won his legal challenge against the department of Corrections over ahis toupe. The judge ruled that Mr Smith's fundamental right to freedom… Audio
Domestic violence
The University of Otago's dean of law Mark Henaghan talks about whether the legal system is broken when it comes to family violence. Audio
Police need to operate with the law- law professor.
Law professor Mark Henaghan says the police still need to work within the law, even if they thought they were acting to protect people. "Just becuase you're the police, you just can't do what you like… Audio
Elderly women questioned over links to euthansia group
The police pay a visit to a group of elderly women who went to a pro euthansia meeting in Lower Hutt after initially being stopped at a breath testing checkpoint. Audio
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
High pitched noise to deter young people
The Papanui library in Christchurch has been using a high pitch buzz to try to scare off fighting youths. Audio
Plain packaging for tobacco
Mark Henaghan of the University of Otago talks about whether New Zealand is legally safe in pressing ahead with plain packaging for tobacco products. Audio
Judge claims cost cutting threatens to undermine justice system
One of New Zealand's longest-serving judges, has delivered a stinging critique of the criminal justice system. Sir Ron Young, has spoken out about reduced legal aid for defence lawyers, reduced money… Audio
Legal issues faced by celebrities
Law professor Mark Henaghan offers his views on legal matters facing a number of well known people around the traps. Audio
