Justice
Real Housewives vs real research: in-depth journalism was the loser on the day
A rich nobody making a racist remark on a reality TV show most of us don't watch created a media frenzy this week. Meanwhile, a major journalistic investigation into racial bias in the justice system… Audio
Real Housewives vs real research: in-depth journalism was the loser on the day
A rich nobody making a racist remark on a reality TV show most of us don't watch created a media frenzy this week. Meanwhile, a major journalistic investigation into racial bias in the justice system…
AudioInsight: 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
Six of eight legal aid offices to shut
The Ministry of Justice's decision to close three quarters of its legal aid offices around the country is a disaster, a Christchurch barrister says. Audio
Fair trials undermined by legal aid system - ex-judge
A former judge has delivered a stinging critique of the criminal justice system, saying lawyers are not taking legal aid cases because it is not worth their time.
Indigenous people in prison - can the vicious cycle be broken?
Around 15 percent of New Zealand's population is Maori and yet they make up over 50 percent of prison inmates. In Canada indigenous people represent 25% of the inmates in state prisons, despite making… Audio
Samoa police commissioner in court
Samoa's suspended Police Commissioner has appeared in court but has not entered a plea.
Fiji trio charged with urging political violence
Three people have appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court, charged with urging political violence.
Vanuatu women blocked from Justice
Every day Merilyn Tahi meets Vanuatu women who have been beaten by their partner or need financial help to take legal action for child support. Audio
UN women research focuses on the Pacific
UN Women is examining the application of law in the Pacific and how it can be improved to help women access justice. Audio
Vanuatu women failed by the justice system
Access to the justice system is one of the main barriers facing Vanuatu women who have experienced violence. Audio
Undercover cops risk false confessions
The New Zealand Police are increasingly using elaborate stings to trick suspects into confessions and one lawyer is worried they could be pressuring people into false confessions. Using the so-called… Audio
African Youth Speak Out
A report on encounters between African youth and police in Auckland sought to highlight bias in the justice system. But negative backlash from the public in social media after its release has shocked… Video, Audio, Gallery
African Youth Speak Out
A report on encounters between African youth and police in Auckland sought to highlight bias in the justice system. But negative backlash from the public in social media after its release has shocked…
Video, AudioA celebrity sex scoop - and a legal ethical quandary
When a court injunction prevented English and Welsh media from publishing a celebrity sex story, it didn't stop media in some other countries naming names. New Zealand outlets were left wondering… Audio
A celebrity sex scoop - and a legal ethical quandary
When a court injunction prevented English and Welsh media from publishing a celebrity sex story, it didn't stop media in some other countries naming names. New Zealand outlets were left wondering…
Audio'Roast Busters' case drives calls for sexual violence court
A decision looms on whether New Zealand will get its first sexual violence court.
Offender inadvertently unmasked
A convicted sex offender turned to the media this week after he ended up in the news for his involvement with a charity. But things didn’t turn out as he hoped. Audio
Offender inadvertently unmasked
A convicted sex offender turned to the media this week after he ended up in the news for his involvement with a charity. But things didn’t turn out as he hoped.
AudioLaw: Community Justice Panels
Canterbury's Community Justice Panels are keeping people out of the court system while preventing low level crime from escalating. Manager of Community Law Canterbury Paul O'Neill talks about how he… Audio
