Law
Lawyer used neighbour's criminal history to try to get him evicted
Name suppression has been lifted for Auckland criminal defence lawyer Nicholas Wintour.
Calls for police to have more powers to target organised crime
The government has been told the police need greater powers to properly clamp down on transnational and organised criminal groups. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and… Audio
Police disappointed Restore Passenger Rail prosecution abandoned
But the lawyer who defended some of the protesters says criminalising protesters is worrying and the charges should never have been laid.
Brooke Van Velden on pay equity bill changes
A kick in the guts and a blatant shameful attack on women. That's how critics have described changes to pay equity legislation that have been rammed through parliament. The changes put an immediate… Audio
Govt overhaul of pay equity laws has final reading
The government's radical overhaul of pay equity laws is having its final reading in Parliament, with opposition parties fuming that the controversial reforms are being rail-roaded through under… Audio
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy leaves prison
The 66-year-old has always maintained his innocence, after twice being found guilty of killing his wife and daughter.
'Do you want the government to solve every problem?' - judge slams social media bill
It should be the parents' job to police young people's social media use, an internet law expert says. Audio
Internet law expert on National's under 16s social media ban
One of New Zealand's foremost internet law experts says the National Party's hope to ban social media for under-16s is a vast overreach. Judge David Harvey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National looking for support to ban social media for under 16s
National is looking for new friends to support a ban on children under 16 using social media. MP Catherine Wedd is behind the bill and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Equal pay legislation overhaul: 'Government is putting a stop to progress'
Gail Pacheco says making these changes under urgency did not allow for appropriate consultation with affected groups. Audio
Law students at Vic Uni to do handwritten tests due to AI fears
Victoria University law students are being told that some of their exams will now have to be handwritten, to prevent against the threat of AI cheating from laptops. Victoria University student… Audio
NZ's 'clean slate' law isn't working
Does hiding a criminal record after seven years help people get a job? The data says: not really.
Retail theft: Legal expert warns against public shaming tactics
Retailers are posting images of suspected thieves in growing numbers, but a top Auckland barrister says the law may not be on their side. Audio
Can you post photos of suspected thieves?
Is it legal to post photos or footage of another person, especially when claiming they may be scoping your property? Audio
Ex-league pro beats drug addiction, spared 501 deportation to NZ
New Zealand-born professional rugby league player turned drug offender Dean Scott has been allowed to stay in Australia after a tribunal recognised his full rehabilitation.
What a cookbook stoush tells us about who owns recipes
A clash between two food influencers over a caramel slice and a baklava recipe highlights a legal grey area.
Stephen Stone's lawyer calls for inquiry after murder acquittal
Stone has been released after spending almost three decades in prison for the murders of Deane Fuller-Sandys and Leah Stephens. Audio
Stephen Stone acquitted after 25 years in jail
Stephen Stone was convicted in 1999 of murdering Auckland tyre-fitter Deane Fuller-Sandys and raping and killing witness Leah Stephens. On Wednesday he was acquitted at the High Court at Auckland… Audio
Judge loses bid to block recommendation to investigate conduct at NZ First function
Judge Ema Aitken got into a fracas involving NZ First leader Winston Peters at Auckland's Northern Club.
Former inmate on govt's prisoner voting ban
A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
