Law
How citizen's arrest laws could make New Zealand more dangerous
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizen's arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect.
Citizens arrest laws raise red flags for experts
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizens arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Criminal defence lawyer on death of man tasered by police
A criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhrberg spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Investigation underway after death of man tasered by police
An investigation is under way into the death of a man after he was tasered and pepper sprayed by police after a car chase that ended in Orere Point in rural Auckland. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to… Audio
Landlord evicts tenant after finding weapons, tribunal awards $12,000
The landlord did not talk to the tenants about the items that were found and photographed during a flat inspection.
Police, courts given new powers under firearms crackdown
The government is expanding powers for the police and courts in hopes of keeping firearms from gangs and high-risk offenders.
The issues with "green fairies"
While medicinal cannabis has been legal in New Zealand since 2020, only doctors can prescribe it, often making legal access difficult for patients. Audio
Migrant workers awarded $230k from nail salon
The women, who often worked every day without breaks, were initially paid just $200 per week according to the Employment Relations Authority.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 February 2025
In today's episode, the company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed, the 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson… Audio
Whakaari/White Island owner has conviction quashed
The company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed. Whakaari Management's lawyer James Cairney spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Call for stricter animal welfare enforcement
The SPCA, MPI and Police all play a part in enforcement, but overlapping responsibilities and under-resourcing of each agency means the mistreatment of animals goes undetected, research shows. Audio
Law firm defiant over gender-affirming care warning letter
A Wellington law firm is defiant in the face of complaints to the police and the Law Society over a letter sent to doctors who practise gender affirming care. Franks Ogilvie director Stephen Franks… Audio
The growing number of 'sovereign citizens' clogging up courts
They believe they are exempt from laws. But that doesn't stop the law from coming after them.
Police Association slams proposed citizen arrest powers
The Police Association has slammed the beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the Government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. The recommendations from a… Audio
SovCits are fighting the law, but the law's winning
More people are using 'SovCit' arguments in court, engaging in so-called 'paper terrorism' Audio
Citizen arrest powers to be expanded to deal with shoplifters
Currently, the Crimes Act only allows people to make a citizen's arrest at night, but Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says they'll soon be able to happen any time of the day. Audio
Call for independent commissioner, 'one-stop shop' for victims
Victims aren't a party to the criminal justice system and need an independent body to provide leadership on their behalf, the outgoing chief victims advisor says. Audio
Tenant's 'mountain of rubbish' took four people four days to clear
Other damage at the rental property included broken windows, graffiti and holes in the doors and walls.
A change in thinking over shaken baby syndrome
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents.
