Law
'War on nature': Environmental groups say plans breach FTA
A coalition of environment groups says New Zealand is breaching its free trade deal with the United Kingdom by rolling back environmental laws.
Trump's campaign from a courtroom
The convoluted legal troubles of former -- and maybe future -- US President Donald Trump are playing out in court rooms across America Audio
Calls for PM to ban greyhound racing after deaths
There are calls for the Prime Minister to put his money where his mouth is and ban Greyhound racing, after two deaths during race days in Christchurch in recent weeks. Animal organisation SAFE said… Video, Audio
Business commentator Victoria Young
Activist and Iwi leader Mike Smith has been given the go-ahead to sue seven New Zealand companies for climate-related damage. Victoria discusses what this means. Audio
Fears strained court system could be impacted by spending cuts
Bridgette Toy-Cronin, an associate professor from Otago University's faculty of law, warns if cuts impact the courts, it could become a constitutional issue. Audio
Schools wrongly denying local children says YouthLaw
A youth law centre says some schools have wrongly denied enrolment to local children.
Last month the Education Ministry intervened after an Auckland school refused to enrol a child living within its… Audio
Funding ban on cultural reports unfair - lawyers
NZ lawyers are speaking out as the government scraps funding for cultural reports.
Seymour's bill still front and centre despite National's attempt at a reset
Analysis - The Treaty Principles Bill is still in the spotlight despite National trying to shift attention, Peter Wilson writes.
After serious incidents, Lawyers in courts need more protection, leader says
Maria Dew KC says outdated spaces and security are not sufficient to deal with increasing risks in court.
Duty law system under review
The duty lawyer system is under review.
It's a fast-paced, demanding job. Duty lawyers turn up on the day to represent anyone who needs legal assistance but doesn't qualify for legal aid and can't… Audio
NZ Bar association calls for improved safety for lawyers
The New Zealand Bar Association wants more done to improve safety for lawyers working in the country's courtrooms.
The response comes after a judge was forced to leave a courtroom in the Wellington… Audio
Axeing cultural report funding will cause harm, experts say
Advocates are decrying the government's decision to remove funding for the cultural and background reports used in sentencing.
Climate activist wins case to pursue big polluters
Iwi leader Mike Smith is celebrating that he can pursue a court case against seven big polluters for helping cause climate change.
In a 70-page judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled his case can go… Audio
Govt follows through on plan to ditch cultural reports
The government is following through on its plan to cut funding for cultural reports used in sentencing. The reports give judges background information about a defendant's circumstances and can lead to… Audio
Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at police handling of his case
A Canterbury crash victim says he feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a teenage driver last year.
Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit set up after mosque attacks made permanent
A prison unit for dangerous offenders set up in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks has been made permanent.
Internet Archive embroiled in lawsuit
It's one of the biggest online repositories of information in the world, but a court case brought by a group of book publishers in America has called its future into question. Audio
Indecent acts case to be reheard after 'crucial' evidence goes missing
A two-year probe has revealed important information was intentionally removed from the police file.
Alec Baldwin to be arraigned for movie-set shooting
The reinstated criminal case against the actor comes months after previous charges were dropped.
Critics of Waitangi Tribunal urged to listen: 'You may find we have the same goals'
Politicians such as Shane Jones should engage with the Waitangi Tribunal over a possible new constitution rather than condemn it from the outset, a Māori leader says. Audio
