Law
Podcast investigates abuse and exploitation in the age of AI
Levittown shares the stories of dozens of young women who discovered photos of themselves stolen from social media, manipulated and posted on a porn site. Audio
$1 billion damages ruling against Greenpeace shocks NGOs
Environmental defenders are rallying amid concerns courtrooms are increasingly being used to silence critics.
Disgraced ex-lawyer seeks new practising certificate
James Gardner Hopkins was suspended after inappropriate touching of summer interns.
PM calls for new norms on how armies use AI
The Prime Minister is calling for new norms on how armies use artificial intelligence, but also says rules are 'giving way to power'. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Ombudsman releases list of concerns about the OIA
The Ombudsman has released a lengthy list of concerns about the Official Information Act ahead of his departure at the end of this month. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland schools concerned with speed limit reversals
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas and worry it will put children at risk. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
US Supreme Court chief criticises Trump in extraordinary public rebuke
John Roberts's criticism has exploded open what had been a rumbling conflict.
The rules of cussing in trademarks
With trademark applications surging, The Detail looks at what it takes to get a mark registered in New Zealand.
What's in a name - trademarks in 2025
With trademark applications surging, The Detail looks at what it takes to get a mark registered in New Zealand. Audio
Police say Dunedin St Pat's Day one of the worst they've seen
Several young women needed medical treatment after being hit by flying bottles on St Patrick's Day and police are pushing for a ban on the sale of alcohol in glass bottles at liquor stores in the… Audio
Court to decide if Whangarei's water is fluoridated or not
A court will decide whether Whangarei's drinking water is fluoridated or not after councillors reluctantly voted to back down on their long-running stand-off with the Ministry of Health over the… Audio
Notorious criminal on hunger strike at Auckland prison after claims he was beaten by prison guards
A notorious criminal, Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger strike at an Auckland prison after claims he was beaten by multiple prison guards. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why has New Zealand not banned engineered stone?
Dr Alexandra Muthu is an occupational and environmental physician and long-time advocate for greater regulation and she speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Woman stole $300,000 to feed online gambling habit
A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is… Audio
Niche but relatable - the film fest where the theme is fraud
Swindles, scams and deception take centre-stage at Wellington's highly specific documentary film festival. Audio
Starbucks ordered to pay NZ$87m to delivery driver burned by coffee
The driver "suffered severe burns, disfigurement, and debilitating nerve damage to his genitals.
'I fell in love with the peace' - Former prisoner's journey to the farm
After a childhood filled with gang violence and facing imprisonment for manslaughter at 16, a finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year credits farming, family and forgiveness for… Video, Audio
Australia learned from its own shooting tragedies: Six ideas NZ can borrow
Analysis - Nearly 30 years before the 2019 Christchurch attacks, NZ grappled with the horrors of another mass shooting - but law changes made in the aftermath of the massacre were inadequate.
Bluff oyster festival risks alcohol license over preference for glass
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes over glass beverages. Audio
Firefighter fired, rehired, must learn sexual harassment policy
A long-serving firefighter has been told to familiarise himself with sexual harassment policy after a protracted employment investigation in which he was fired and then reinstated.
