Law
Survivor relieved after Tim Jago named
One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president says it's a relief Tim Jago has finally been named. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
Lawyer on length of Tim Jago's name suppression
Legal experts have weighed in on the issue following the naming of former ACT party president Tim Jago, who was convicted of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s. Lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Corin… Audio
Chair of Covid-19 Inquiry calls for public submissions
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry is calling for public submissions, with phase 2 in its early stages. Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How a Kiwi app is fighting crime, and fuelling fears of surveillance
When Golriz Ghahraman hit the headlines again this year, another name popped up with the story.
A retail crime-fighting app helping tracking repeat offenders
A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time Audio
Appeal dismissed after elderly man with sleep apnoea, dementia has driver's licence removed
A doctor concerned about an elderly man who defied orders not to drive wrote to transport officials who then took away his licence.
Teen named by police as motorcyclist fatally shot
An investigation has been underway since a member of the public found his body in a creek in Northland.
Man takes hotel to court over Coke dispute
Coke No Sugar, or Coke Zero? A bartender told a customer they were virtually the same thing.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... lawsuit?
The estate of one of Superman's co-creators has filed a copyright lawsuit in a US court against Warner Bros. Discovery ahead of the release of its new movie, Superman. Video
No smoke alarm in bus house fire that killed West Coast artist - coroner
The burned, skeletal remains of an elderly artist who lived alone in a house bus in a remote corner of the South Island were found beside his favourite rocking chair.
Man warned off highway hours before he was killed
A police officer warned a man not to walk on the highway in the dark less than two hours before he was hit by a utility vehicle and killed.
'Open-season on renters': No-fault evictions are back
The Greens say the change is abhorrent and experience overseas shows it results in more homelessness.
National MP calls for age limit rise for mandatory jury duty
A National MP wants to raise the cut-off age for mandatory jury duty from 65 to 72. Under current legislation, anyone over the age of 65 can be excused from jury service. Whanganui MP Carl Bates spoke… Audio
'Life threatening' - Warning after mum dies after inhaling helium at child's birthday party
A coroner is calling for stronger warnings on helium after a mother died at her daughter's first birthday party.
Inquiry into judge's conduct recommended after abuse of Winston Peters
The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into a District Court judge's behaviour at a private event in November.
Pachinko: Japan’s gambling grey area
First Up’s Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert joins Ellie and Corey for a rundown on the culture, attitudes and dubious legality surrounding the game Pachinko. Audio
Head Hunter attacks couple at petrol station during crime spree
An innocent bystander gave Kevin Grey a friendly nod. Moments later he and his partner were being viciously attacked.
CTU estimates cost of progressing Treaty Principles Bill has increased by 50 percent
An updated estimate by the CTU for the cost of progressing the Treaty Principles Bill to its first reading shows a 50 percent increase, due to the number of submissions received. CTU Chief economist… Audio
Dates scheduled for hearings into Auckland flood, cyclone deaths
The hearings will take place over a six-week period in Auckland and Hastings.
