Law
Who is to blame when a chatbot gives a wrong answer?
A customer was able to secure a cheap flight when a Canadian airline's AI chatbot incorrectly offered him a discount. Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Ruth Money (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Field and Ruth Money discuss the latest child poverty statistics, a unique copyright court ruling and public benches. Audio
Girl, 13, groomed and abused by 24-year-old man
The father of the girl, who had a sexual relationship with a man she met at a skating rink, has spoken of his devastation at not being able to protect his daughter.
Calls for by law changes for life jacket wearing in Auckland
Water safety advocates are calling for an urgent change to Auckland's Navigational Bylaw. Bronwyn Coers is the Strategy Manager for Wai Ora Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland's Water Safety & Drowning… Audio
Safety advocate 'horrified' at plans to drop Therapeutic Products Act
Scrapping the act will leave thousands exposed to dodgy medical devices, warn experts.
Property buyers losing deposits after signing on uninsurable houses
The Law Society is warning some property buyers are losing their deposits after unknowingly entering agreements on flood-damaged houses. Audio
NZ's most defiant suspended driver?
A man who crashed his Triumph motorbike into a car at a busy Auckland intersection left his passenger at the scene.
Details of hearing over Loafers Lodge blaze suppressed
A man charged with murder after a blaze at Loafers Lodge in Wellington has appeared in court.
'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
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
AudioCalls 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
