Law
High Court appeal over airport charges dismissed but legal action continues
The appeal centred on a controversial Commerce Commission decision on how much regulated airports can charge airlines.
Outgoing police association president Chris Cahill reflects on tenure
Detective Inspector Chris Cahill served as president of the New Zealand Police Association for nine years, from 2016 to 2025. Audio
Family Court releases 'eccentric' retired surgeon from compulsory mental healthcare
A retired doctor who spent $40,000 promoting a plan to end the war in Ukraine has been released from compulsory treatment after a Family Court ruled he was not a danger to himself or others.
'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's prison apology after couple-killing crash
Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".
UK court rules Apple abused App Store dominance
Apple, which has faced mounting pressure from regulators in the US and Europe over the fees it charges developers, said it would appeal.
'It shouldn't be that way': The detention practice worrying youth experts
The rooms are small and bare, "some have a toilet" - and teens are being kept in them alone for days.
Suppression of Espionage prosecution details to be re-examined
The veil of secrecy still shrouding much of a first-of-its-kind military prosecution for attempted espionage could lift next week, when suppression orders are re-examined. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Violent measures in Fiji schools not the answer - advocates
A recent call to reintroduce corporal punishment in Fiji schools has been met with strong opposition from advocates, and those with lived experiences under the system. Audio
Construction firm guilty of cartel conduct avoids half a million dollar fine
The company ended up being fined just $30,000, the upper-limit of it's ability to pay as advised by both the defence and the crown prosecutor.
Pike River director: 'Always question those in power'
The Detail investigates how court processes failed the families of the 29 men who died, and why fifteen years later, they're still left with questions.
Two ordinary women
Fifteen years after the explosions at Pike River mine killed 29 men, a new feature film brings the families' ongoing fight for justice back into focus. Audio
Hit-and-run victim calls for more care on the road
A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with bikes. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
How effective is the Disputes Tribunal?
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy joins Jim to talk about the tribunal's powers. Audio
Four Tribesmen gang members jailed over fatal 'hotbox' beating
The partner of Mark Hohua confronted his killers in court, asking why they chose violence, when they could have "talked it out".
US courts to begin staff furloughs as shutdown lingers
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal judiciary will be forced to send some of its over 33,000 employees home and require others to work without a paycheck.
Man killed by drunk driver convicted hours earlier
Anthony Wood's wife says it's ridiculous the man who killed her husband was able to get behind the wheel after being convicted of drunk driving the same day.
New Police Association boss talks body cameras
There's a renewed push for police to wear body cameras and its coming from the front line. The Police union says officers support being wired for sound and vision on the job. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
AA says govt should overhaul driving fines and penalties
The AA wants the Government to overhaul fines and penalties for driving offences, many of which have remained unchanged since 1999. Dylan Thomsen from the AA spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio