Law
Revised Three Strikes Bill proceeds to Parliament
When it becomes law it will help keep violent criminals off the streets, the Associate Justice Minister says.
Is Trump shielded from criminal charges? Critical Supreme Court ruling awaited
It's a perfect storm of the court's own making: a trio of decisions stemming directly from the 6 January, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
New Zealand Security Association wants Crimes Act changes
The New Zealand Security Association wants changes to the Crimes Act so that security guards can detain offenders without ending up in court themselves. At the moment, a security guard who chases and… Audio
Can courts measure mana? Tikanga is challenging the justice system
Analysis - When the Supreme Court posthumously overturned Peter Ellis' historic convictions for child sexual abuse, it created a remarkable precedent, Rachael Evans writes.
Criminal charges recommended against Boeing - report
The Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the plane maker.
District Courts will do their best to speed up - chief judge
The chief district court judge is confident justice sector agencies will do what they can to speed up court cases.
Psychologist speaks on hunt for Tom Phillips
The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive… Audio
Rapid reduction in crime in Rotorua CBD
Rotorua's seen a rapid reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD over the past six months, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Murder accused Leigh Beer caught 'red-handed' - Crown
A jury has heard two vastly different accounts of the night a young woman's life ended in a house fire.
Former Australian federal agent speaks on hunt for Tom Philips
Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert… Audio
Family lawyer attacked in lift played dead in hope of survival
The lawyer says the more he shouted for help the more he was hit - so he pretended to be dead in the hope it would end.
Dectective told key witness he was lying in Scott Watson case
A detective told a key witness in the Scott Watson case he was "lying" when he initially said Watson wasn't the man he had seen on the night Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were murdered, Ruth Hill was in… Audio
Marae need more certainty in earthquake-prone regulation review
A Massey University professor is calling on the Government to give greater certainty for marae in its review of earthquake-prone building regulations. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Scrutiny of hair samples continues in Scott Watson appeal
The reliance on DNA analysis of two hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope is being scrutinised in the Court of Appeal today. Reporter Ruth Hill has been in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Hairs linked to Olivia Hope under scrutiny in Watson trial
How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cost of legal advice out of reach for many NZers
Along with the cost of living crisis, many New Zealanders are also suffering an access to justice crisis where the cost of getting legal advice puts it far out of reach. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
New Northland legal clinic to address an 'access-to-justice crisis'
A new service is offering Far Northerners free legal clinics - alongside mental health support - in a tikanga Māori setting.
Mayor hopes reward will help police find missing man
The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police offer reward to help find children of missing man
Waikato police are offering an $80,000 reward to help find the children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Acting Detective Inspector Andy Saunders spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Two blond hairs focus of Scott Watson's appeal today
Two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope have been the focus of Scott Watson's appeal in court today. Watson is attempting to overturn his convictions for the murders of Ms Hope, who was… Audio
