Law
Stalking to be made a criminal offence
A victims' advocate says making stalking a criminal offence will save lives. Victims' advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Comedy and satire could get new boundaries with new Bill
A proposed law change would give comedians some leeway when using other works of art to make their point, but it's not a free pass, a professor says.
New stalking legislation to bring in restraining orders
The new legislation set to be introduced by the end of the year would make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
ACC not removing psychologist despite Lake Alice association
ACC won't be removing psychologist Victor Soeterik from its books despite his association with the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s. ACC relies on the… Audio
'Dishonourable' - Māori leaders furious with Treaty Principles Bill's early introduction
The legislation is being introduced to Parliament today - more than a week earlier than expected - and will be read for the first time next week. Audio
Prime Minister won't be in country for Treaty Principles Bill reading
Act Party Leader and Minister responsible for the bill David Seymour denies the Treaty Principles Bill has been brought forward and says it is a normal part of parliamentary business.
Inland Revenue told to allow taxpayers to opt out of social media data sharing
IRD says it will still use social media for marketing but stop using targeted lists of customers - though it did not rule out that approach being reactivated in future. Audio
ACC used delay tactics when dealing with sick farmer: lawyer
The lawyer for a terminally ill dairy farmer says ACC has acted arbitrarily and used delay tactics when assessing his compensation. Lawyer Merlyn Remiens spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances that don't show up on saliva tests.
The risk that roadside drug testing could make our roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
The risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
Businessman who banished wife from home left with pittance after Family Court splits assets
A sense of relief and a step closer to being able to move forward, wife says
The right to jury trials
The number of criminal trials held in front of a jury could be reduced in a bid to speed-up the judicial system and save money. Audio
Banning hateful symbols and salutes
Lawyer Graeme Edgeler discusses how New Zealand treats hate speech symbols like Nazi insignia, after ACT Party leader David Seymour said he wouldn't back a ban. Audio
Kiwi Rail speaks on TAIC Aratere report findings
It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Audio
Female police officer harassed by senior - IPCA
A senior police officer sexually harrassed a female officer, but an internal investigation process was flawed, the independent police conduct authority has concluded.
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
Samoan citizenship bill set to pass second reading
A bill that aims to restore New Zealand citizenship to a group of Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 is set to pass its second reading later this morning, this time with support from the National… Audio
Stalking is not uncommon in New Zealand, and it isn't a crime
The Detail: A new bill to criminalise stalking could be here by the end of the year. Here's what it might look like.
