Law
NZ lawyer cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian courtroom
The man called an Australian judge lazy and attacked the reputation of opposing counsel.
Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024
On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is… Audio
Northland businesses consider class action against Transpower
A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. Transpower is refusing to compensate Northland businesses… Audio
Darleen Tana must take responsibility, employment lawyer says
An employment lawyer representing two victims at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are still failing to take responsibility for their actions. Ms Tana has… Audio
Campaigners want tighter restrictions on specific rifle
Gun control campaigners want tighter restrictions on a type of rifle that is easily cut down into a hand gun. Police estimate at least 163 of the 782 Alfa carbines and Alfa hunters brought into the… Audio
Trump seeks pause on classified documents case
This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity for official acts.
Law and order at any cost
What we know, what we don't, and what the evidence says, about whether boot camps work. Audio
Treaty Principles Bill translation fails 'international... ethical standards'
A group of licensed Māori translators have hit out at the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill, calling it factually incorrect and misleading.
Your work chat might not be as private as you think
Two ministry workers just had their work chat made public - Could it happen to you?
Christchurch council mulls bylaw to curb aggressive begging
The Christchurch City Council is considering options, including a bylaw, to address aggressive begging in the central city. Auckland and Wellington City Councils have bylaws in place that don't ban… Audio
What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump
And what comes next after the monumental decision.
Govt pressing for legislation to force tech giants to pay for news content
The Government is pressing ahead with legislation that will force tech giants to pay for the news content they use. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain, having been… Audio
Name suppression ends for former All Black's daughter
Helena Cribb, 22, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
Cleaning business fined $51k for long-running cartel arrangement
Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing was accused of running the scheme with another company for nearly two decades.
Youth advocates challenge Police Minister's support for boot camps
Youth advocates continue to challenge Police Minister Mark Mitchell's defence of boot camps. The youth organisation Ara Taiohi says the minister is backing a solution for youth crime that doesn't… Audio
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
Minister confirms meeting with Uber over contractor law change
Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.
Morning Report Essentials for 27th June
On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio
Inside court, Assange had one last act of defiance against US legal system
Julian Assange is a free man after pleading guilty to one charge of espionage in a federal US court as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
Govt to speed up stalking bill
"I've told my officials to hurry up," the Justice Minister says after accepting a petition asking for a change.
