Law
Scott Watson appeals murder conviction again
Double murderer Scott Watson - who's spent a quarter of a century in prison for the murders of young Blenheim friends Ben Smart and Olivia Hope - will have his case heard again today Monday by the… Audio
Tom Burgis: How the mega-rich warp the truth
Award-winning investigative writer Tom Burgis' new book exposes a world where the rich can buy "truth". In Cuckooland - Where the Rich Own the Truth Burgis follows a trail from the Kremlin, through… Audio
Woman loses use of legs after 'nangs' overdose
"I woke up the next day and couldn't walk," says 24-year-old Claudia, who is now calling for a law change. Audio
Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses trademark fight with Irish rival
Supermac's has accused McDonald's of "trademark bullying to stifle competition".
Amanda Knox convicted in slander case again
The conviction has come years after she was acquitted of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June 2024
On today's episode, the Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds, a survey by the… Audio
Previous National led govt broke law by cancelling woman's passport
The Supreme Court has declared that the previous National-led government broke the law in 2016 when it cancelled a woman's passport on national security grounds. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
High Court rejects rapist's bid for name suppression
But the man's name will be kept secret to allow him time to appeal.
'Disheartening': Iwi upset as government continues legal fight over land
The government has allocated $3.6 million of taxpayer funds to appeal the High Court's forthcoming decision in the Nelson Tenths case.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds boat
A retired truck driver had hoped to secure a family legacy but lost everything when the vessel ran aground and sank.
Bid to make big tech pay for New Zealand news hits a snag
A proposed law to get Google and Facebook pay for local news is not dead, the media minister says - but a Parliamentary committee and its government MPs have not supported it.
'An issue of justice, fairness': Samoan community rally in support of citizenship bill
Community members are backing a bill which will provide a pathway to citizenship for a group of older Samoans.
Former Talisman Gold Mines boss fined $100k over online posts
Matthew Geoffrey Hill made 90 posts to an online investor forum without disclosing his chief executive role.
Police officer charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist heading to trial
The Auckland officer has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial before a jury.
ACT pitches another reason for Easter trading changes
Six district councils that adopted policies to allow trading on Easter Sunday had let them lapse before this year's public holiday.
'Government-sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
Gloriavale inquest told man may have been a victim of harmful sexual behaviour
Sixty-one young people were involved in harmful sexualised conduct around the time of Sincere Standtrue's death, a senior police detective says.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly discuss whether an artists copyright should be considered relationship property, tipping culture, and the Singapore… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charge
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been convicted for refusing to accompany a police officer on the night of the car crash that ended her political career. Audio
Panic may have prevented door being opened says survivor of Christchurch Mosque attacks
A survivor of the shooting at Al Noor Mosque says sheer panic may have prevented people from opening an emergency exit door. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
