Law
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.
Murdoch's outlets rarely apologise - Prince Harry's case was different
Analysis: Rupert Murdoch's media empire just did something incredibly unusual: It said sorry.
NZ’s Companies Act is finally being reformed – but will the changes go far enough?
Companies Act reforms are meant to make New Zealand an easier, safer place to do business, but key gaps in the reforms mean they could fall short of achieving that.
How to make a will with Gary Fitzpatrick
Gary Fitzpatrick is the co-founder of Comac Trustees, with over 30 years' experience in estate planning, administration and management of estates and trusts. Audio
Prince Harry's damages battle delayed as two sides in talk
The opening day of Prince Harry's damages battle against the owners of The Sun newspaper has been delayed as the two sides discuss a possible settlement. UK correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Alexa… Audio