Law
No breakdown in comms during mosque attack - police controller
There was no breakdown in communication. That was the assurance offered by a senior police controller who was in the southern communications centre on the day of the Christchurch mosque attacks… Audio
New Government plans to review laws with references to principles of Te Tiriti
The Coalition Government is planning to review how it gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it is focused on the principle of equal citizenship.
As part of National's agreements with New… Audio
Law professor sees awkward path ahead if Luxon appoints two deputy prime ministers
Allowing the role of deputy prime minister to be shared could cause problems in the event the prime minister is unexpectedly unable to act, Andrew Geddis says. Audio
Gloriavale man facing 20 charges, four of rape
Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Audio
Divorce, remarriage, inheritance, and outdated laws
Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled. Audio
Divorce, remarriage, inheritance, and outdated laws
Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled.
AudioInternational law expert says Hipkins missed the boat on Gaza
A professor of international law says Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has missed the boat in calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Mr Hipkins made the call yesterday saying "the… Audio
Hutt community waiting for answers after yesterday's violent deaths
Just a day after two violent deaths in Hutt Valley, the community is still anxiously waiting for answers. Police have yet to name either the woman who was killed in a hit-and-run early in the morning… Audio
Mosque attack inquest reveals dramatic recording
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the Christchuch mosque attacks unfolded show emergency services scrambling to respond. The coronial inquest into the 2019 terror attacks continued… Audio
Man shot dead in Wellington while holding woman hostage
A man has been shot dead by police in the suburb of Wainuiomata whilst holding a woman hostage. And early this morning in a separate incident, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in the suburb of… Audio
Expert calls for protest laws to be reviewed
A legal expert says New Zealand's protest laws need to be reviewed to make sure they're still fit for purpose.
It comes as many countries grapple with how to deal with climate protestors fairly.
New… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Electrician's failure to carry out 'simple task' linked to death of builder
A judge has found it "incomprehensible" that a man lost his life after an electrician failed to carry out a simple task to remove a wall switch to check the wiring.
Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law
Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law. Audio
Siouxsie Wiles case: Vaccinologist 'mortified' by uni's response
Colleagues of microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles say the University of Auckland did not respond to her concerns about harassment fairly.
Former PM Helen Clark given honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and… Audio
Ambulance officer breaks down in court during mosque attack inquest
A senior ambulance officer has broken down in court after being asked whether more staff could have saved lives at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque in 2019. The coronial inquest into the March 15th… Audio
Post-mortem suggests foul play in Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police say the man found dead in his Auckland home suffered violent injuries, consistent with foul play. A post-mortem has been carried out on the man's body today, after he was found dead in his… Audio
Finding who owns the rights to music in Aotearoa
Tracking down music rights holders to get the money to the right place can be a challenge, in New Zealand there is a particular challenge with older Maori songs. APRA Head of NZ Operations Anthony… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles takes Auckland Uni to court
She's taken her employer to court over what she claims is a failure to protect her during threats she received for her commentary on Covid-19 and vaccines.
