Law
Police use dispersal notice to crack down on Head Hunters gang
The notice came after police responded to a gun being pulled at an address on Auckland's North Shore.
Online casinos now able to advertise
For the first time, online casino operators will be able to advertise as part of a new market being opened by the government, sparking fears about a rise in problem gambling. Guyon Espiner has more. Audio
Electricians fear the Right to Repair Bill could be deadly
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire.
Master Electricians' warning on the Right to Repair Bill
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire. Audio
Splitting intellectual property in a divorce
Why a new ruling by the Supreme Court of New Zealand has major implications for creators in New Zealand. Audio
Experts claim Ministry of Justice buried report saying children at risk in judicial system
Family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried a report that says children are at risk in the judicial system and recommends sweeping changes. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Meeting on Whangārei water fluoridation rescheduled as public
A Whangārei District Council meeting to discuss a legal challenge against fluoridation will now take place next week in public.
Retrial ordered in case against Wellington rail protesters
Four people were charged with endangering transport, which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.
Criminal charges filed against HelloFresh
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against meal delivery company HelloFresh NZ for alleged misleading behaviour.
Is it time to tax charities that make a profit?
Many charitable organisations, such as private schools, universities and churches also run commercial businesses that turn a tidy profit - but under current law, they pay no income tax. Audio
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
First government redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
The first five $150,000 rapid payments were made on Monday.
Neil Gaiman asks US court to dismiss lawsuit alleging NZ rape, sexual assault
While denying the claims from incidents on Waiheke Island, the British author claims if the case was heard it should be in New Zealand.
Six years, nine months' prison for man who raped, sexually assaulted then-partner
A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the two instances of sexual violence he inflicted on his then-partner.
'Genuine mistake' - Police drop their spikes, drivers pop their tyres
Police dropped road spikes on an Auckland motorway in error, causing seven passing cars to have their tyres popped.
No verdict in Passenger Rail protesters case as jury breaks for weekend
After two days of deliberations, a jury has retired for the weekend without reaching a verdict in the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s request to keep billions in foreign aid frozen
Democrats say the ruling shows that the US President's power to freeze spending is not unlimited.
The shockingly bad press for ECT
Up to 300 New Zealanders a year are administered electric shock treatment - and the vast majority are happier for it.
The shockingly bad press for ECT
Up to 300 New Zealanders a year are administered electric shock treatment - and the vast majority are happier for it. Audio
Legal challenge to gang patch ban launched
A legal challenge to the gang patch ban has compared the controversial legislation to Nazi Germany and the Taliban. Lawyer Chris Nicholls spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
