Law
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Lawyers' worried for safety in 'pressure cooker' court houses
Courtrooms are becoming increasingly dangerous, lawyers say, as calls for better security ramp up. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning discuss the alcohol laws taking effect today and Kainga Ora's controversial decision to shun wool in state… Audio
NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but.
The long, expensive and complicated process of surrogacy
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised to fast-track change, but progress has been anything but. Audio
Dr Andrew Erueti examines customary marine title decision
[picture id="4KFJWJGĀndrewĒrueti__ScaleMaxWidthWzY5MF0_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] This week the Supreme Court allowed the Attorney General to appeal a judgment which made it easier for Maori to… Audio
'Challenging' to meet officer target - police
National and NZ First agreed to a two-year deadline in their coalition deal, but a year on, officer numbers have gone backwards.
Trademark clash: Katie Perry vs Katy Perry
A recent legal case between pop star Katy Perry (birth name Katheryn Hudson) and Australian fashion designer Katie Taylor (birth name Katie Perry) is shining a spotlight on the tricky terrain of… Audio
South Korean President declares emergency martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. Senior… Audio
US president Joe Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Audio
The 'David and Goliath moment' at The Hague that could change future climate talks
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
Britain's parliament must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying, following what is likely to be a heated debate and protests for and against outside.
75% of door-to-door booze deliveries don't ask for ID
Our alcohol sales laws need an overhaul, researchers say. Audio
Big tech says Australia 'rushed' social media ban for under 16s
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.
Been drinking coffee at your hairdressers? That's illegal
A new bill would make it legal to serve drinks at hair salons, which many salons have already done for years. Audio
What counts as work in the digital age?
Immigration New Zealand is investigating the visa status of a YouTube celebrity who's been travelling New Zealand.
But what counts as work, these days? Making a sponsored Instagram post doesn't have… Audio
An update of the 'brutal' Mental Health Act
The Prime Minister has apologised for decades of child abuse in care, but the Mental Health Act allows some of the same kind of treatment to be dished out to the mentally unwell.
Taking the shock out of mental health law
Our Prime Minister's just apologised for decades of child abuse in care, but the Mental Health Act allows the same kind of treatment to be dished out to the mentally unwell Audio
The Panel with Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart to discuss a new report into obesity in New Zealand and Christmas parade organisers outraged at the… Audio
NZ law firms to collaborate on pro bono work
A group of New Zealand law firms is launching a framework for collaborative pro bono work. Te Ara Ture director Sabrina Muck spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
