Law
Stats NZ will not prosecute over census 2023 non-compliance
The agency found it had been too vague in its census wording and therefore did not meet the full requirements to prosecute.
Prisoners transferred to Otago as Christchurch prison runs out of space
Corrections is transferring more prisoners from Christchurch Men's Prison to Otago after running out of room.
The prison reached "operational capacity" over the weekend, which meant one man was held… Audio
Date set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat tragedy
The trial of a Far North man and his business over the Enchanter fishing boat tragedy will take place in Whangārei next May.
Report on pregnant women in prison released
The Department of Corrections' Office of the Inspectorate has released a report into how pregnant women and those with children under 24 months are managed in New Zealand's three women's prisons.
The… Audio
Mother leads hīkoi to Parliament to protest anti-gang policies
A mother of Head Hunters gang members says her 12-day hīkoi to Parliament was a success, despite receiving a frosty response from the National Party on arrival.
Matilda Kahotea led a group of gang… Audio
Support denied for owners of storm-damaged homes in trusts
People with homes damaged by the summer storms face yet another obstacle as they learn their trust-owned properties disqualify them from accessing support. Audio
How can AI intersect with the courts?
An AI advisory group has been set up to help courts and judges, and will start with the benefits and pitfalls posed by the likes of Chat GPT.
'Heartbroken' Pike River families renew calls for corporate manslaughter legislation
Some families of Pike River victims are calling for stronger laws for companies after charges against the owners of Whakaari/White Island were dismissed.
Courts clogged by self-represented litigants, lawyers say
The number of people representing themselves in civil cases has grown enormously in the past decade, prompting calls to relieve pressure on the court system.
Law and Order debate
There's nowhere to hide from law and order this election, with ram raids, gangs and violent offending grabbing headlines up and down the motu.
Ministry of Justice statistics - released on Wednesday -… Audio
Judge temporarily halts NY fraud trial against Trump
A New York state appeals court judge has temporarily halted the scheduled 2 October trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business, a…
More than half of workers believe corruption, bribery risk is low - Deloitte survey
A new survey shows more than 60 percent of workers believe the risk of corruption or bribery at their workplace is low, but a Deloitte Partner says it is naive for companies to think they can dodge…
Trailer: Conviction: The Christchurch Civic Creche Case
What really happened at the Christchurch Civic Creche in the late 1980s and early 1990s? Was Peter Ellis wrongly convicted or should we believe the children. Listen to RNZ's new podcast and make up… Audio
Charges against booking agents dropped in Whakaari/White Island trial
Charges against two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari / White Island trial have been dismissed.
The companies, ID Tours and Tauranga Tourism Services, had been… Audio
Whakaari charges dismissed against two torusim operators
The two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari/White Island trial have had their charges dismissed.
ID Tours and Tauranga Tourism Services made a submission for… Audio
SkyCity may have gambling license suspended after complaint
Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Video, Audio
From space junk to international treaties: NZ's only specialised space lawyer
Dr Maria Pozza is exploring a frontier of outer space that not many have ventured into before. She is the country's only specialised space lawyer - dealing with the contractual obligations of those… Audio
Government rushes to close parole loophole on last day of Parliament
The government has urgently changed the law so that 27 of the highest-risk sexual and violent offenders can still be subject to their parole conditions.
Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
Christchurch police fear someone could be killed as children in virtual car theft rings compete to steal as many vehicles as posible, driving them erratically and posting their near fatal antics on… Video, Audio
Widow disputes findings over death of husband, shot in back by police
A coroner has found a Canterbury man was justifiably shot by police in November 2018.
