Law
Parliament Bill to be assessed by special select committee
The new legislation - to combine and modernise the four laws setting out Parliament's statutory framework - has the initial unanimous backing of all parties.
Verdict in Polkinghorne trial shows system working - lawyer
Pauline Hanna's death will now be subject to a coronial hearing - but defence lawyer Elizabeth Hall doesn't believe different factual findings will be reached.
Academic on kidnapping and release of Philip Mehrtens
Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Audio
Free Speech Union opposes gang patch ban
The Free Speech Union has joined community organisations, legal experts, and official advice in opposing the legislation to ban gang patches. FSU Spokesperson Nick Hanne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Treaty Principles Bill: What you need to know
Explainer - Why all the fuss about the Treaty Principles Bill? What's it about and where will it all end up?
Jury finds Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of murder
Pauline Hanna's family are now having to come to terms with the murder trial verdict they didn't want. A High Court jury has found her husband, former Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not… Audio
Gang search clause a step too far
The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with law makers. Audio
Limits on jury trials breach 'long-held rights' - lawyer
The government wants to raise the threshold for defendants opting for a jury trial and extend the time they have to choose between a jury or judge-alone trial. Audio
Supreme Court orders govt to pay in advance for Māori coastline appeal
In a rare decision, the country's top court has told the Crown it must give advance financial support to a group of hapū challenging it.
Forensic science at the fore in the Polkinghorne trial, but it's only a 'tool'
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context
The language of forensic science
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context. Audio
The possible implications of Manchester City's legal battles
The most controversial legal battle in UK football is set to begin. Manchester City and Premiere League will begin an independent hearing next week. Litigation editor at NZ Lawyer, Christian Smith… Audio
Domestive violence victim chasing abuser for legal bill
A domestic violence victim who was ordered to pay her abuser's court costs then had some success on appeal, is now faced with chasing him to pay his share of the bill. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Tougher tweaks to gang patch law will suppress free speech - lawyer
A human rights lawyer believes tougher tweaks to the government's gang patch law are over reach and will suppress free speech. Amendments to the proposed patch prohibition will give police… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
Firearms Minister wants power to propose what guns to ban
Cabinet has agreed - but not yet finalised - a law change that would give the Firearms Minister the power to propose which high powered semi-automatic firearms or magazines are banned. Political… Audio
Congo sentences 37 to death after failed coup
Three US citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court for their role in a May failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
Breaches found within Marine and Coastal Act amendment
A Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the Maori-Crown relationship… Audio
Calls for inquiry into NZ spy agencies' role in Gaza conflict
A group of lawyers is calling for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are helping Israel's war in Gaza, with the group penning a letter to the Inspector-Genral of Intelligence and… Audio
