Law
Tenth day in Phillip Polkinghorne trial
Friends of Pauline Hanna have told a jury about her husband's demands for sex, financial stress, and moments where he became "beastly." It was the tenth day of the trial of retired eye surgeon… Audio
Gloriavale teacher jailed for 4 years for 40 years of crimes
Just Standfast was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the offending that took place over a 40 year period inside the secretive Christchurch community. Adam Burns was at the Greymouth District… Audio
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
Retirement village residents call for overhaul of legislation
Retirement village operators say they're open to the idea of an ombudsman scheme to deal with complaints from residents. Audio
Police seek five-day liquor licence suspensions for 35 New World stores
Police prosecutors say that dozens of supermarket operators in the South Island are "courting danger" with their promotional practices, as they face the prospect of a week-long liquor licence…
Tech Tuesday
This week cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson looks at an impending lawsuit against Meta. Audio
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
'We, as Māori, have had enough': Ngāpuhi takes stand against Section 7AA repeal
A state care survivor from the iwi says it's dangerous and unsafe to be Māori in their own land, as they oppose the legislation's removal.
Remorse 'genuine': Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Justice Helen Cull was not persuaded that Kwan Loong Lee presented a risk to the lives or sexual safety of children generally.
Hundreds at parliament to support Ngāpuhi opposition to repeal Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Hundreds gathering outside parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. A spokesperson for Ngāpuhi, Hinerangi Himiona, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Shiori Ito - Black Box Diaries
Japanese journalist-turned director Shiori Ito tells her own story in Black Box Diaries. Her film is part of Whanau Marama - the New Zealand International Film Festival. In 2017 Shiori went public… Audio
Govt scraps 8 recommendations given after Christchurch terror attack
The Muslim community is outraged over the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. The move would see it scrap… Audio
Muslim community outraged at govt scrapping recommendations
The Muslim community is outraged at the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack and scrap eight… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August
On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio
Study of drinking behaviour points to harm caused by preloading drinks
A police study of drinking behaviour - sparked by a string of violent and sexual assaults in Wellington - points much of the blame on people preloading on cheap booze before hitting the town. Guyon… Audio
Court hears from first witness in Muchirahondo trial
The trial of John Hope Muchirahondo is underway at the High Court in Christchurch. He is facing 22 charges of sexual violation by rape, and 9 of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and one… Audio
Rope found at Polkinghorne's home fails tension check
A jury has been told that a rope found at Phillip John Polkinghorne's home failed a tension check that would mean it could bear the weight of a person. The retired eye surgeon is on trial for… Audio
Karen Chhour: boot camps and Oranga Tamariki's future
The first of the government's military style academies began this week. Ten boys will start the 12-month pilot programme at Oranga Tamariki's Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence. Audio
Experts say roadside testing will punish prescription users
Drug experts say the government's roadside drug testing scheme will penalise people using prescription substances. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Blood and bruising found on Pauline Hanna's body
The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife and staging it to look like suicide has heard the woman was found with bruising and blood on her body. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
