Law
A push to make stalking illegal in New Zealand
A new bill to criminalise stalking could be here by the end of the year. Here's what it might look like Audio
New Zealand in desperate need of licensing regime for the breeding of pets
The XL Bully cat is a curiosity - one UK breeder says his affectionate kitties are selling for four thousand pounds each. Audio
Feedback said three strikes law didn't go far enough, government says
Of the 763 submissions on the law, nearly 450 were based on a template from the Sensible Sentencing Trust. Audio
'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Tesla, Warner Bros over AI images
The lawsuit claims images tied to the film 'Blade Runner 2049' were to used promote Tesla's new autonomous cybercab - violating copyright. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio
Analysis: Three Strikes law change
The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12… Audio
The future of New Zealanders' genetic data held by 23andMe
One of the world's most popular genetic sequencing companies, 23andMe, is on the brink of bankruptcy. It holds the genetic data of more than 15 million customers - including New Zealanders. Audio
Ashley's law passes unanimously
Legislation giving family violence survivors the power to quickly dissolve abusive marriages passed with full cross party support this week. Audio
New fast-track bill criteria still 'heavily weighted against environment' - critic
Officially recommended changes include giving one minister the ability to nominate projects, and putting the final say on approving them to a panel of experts.
Solicitor-General reverses new prosecution guidelines after backlash
The guidelines asked judges and lawyers to "think carefully" about how Māori are impacted by the criminal justice system.
Greens should wait for ruling before ousting Tana - lawyer
The former Green MP Darleen Tana may finally be ousted from Parliament, after party delegates decided last night to use the controversial waka-jumping legislation. Ms Tana has been engaged in a… Audio
Legal expert on Greens using waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana from Parliament
Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Green Party members vote to remove Darleen Tana from Parliament
The Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament using the electoral integrity amendment act more commonly known as the waka jumping law. Audio
Police deletion of unlawful photos 'fundamental to public trust' - privacy commissioner
Police have been told public trust is on the line over getting technology in place to find and delete all the photos of people they should not have stored.
Researcher warns ACC not to 'manufacture crisis' over debt
An ACC researcher is warning the Accident Compensation Corporation not to manufacture a crisis, after it recorded a $7.2 billion loss this year. Researcher and barrister specialising in ACC law Warren… Audio
ANZAC Day to recognise veterans who served after 1966
A law change means Anzac Day will officially recognise veterans who served after 1966. But some RSA members say it's mostly symbolic, and they want changes to the definition of a veteran, and more… Audio
Is the Supreme Court overstepping its bounds?
Chair of New Zealand Initiative Roger Partridge joins Emile Donovan to discuss his report, "Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court" Audio
Call for rethink on prosecutions welcomed in some quarters while government disputes need
A Māori barrister hopes new guidelines will make judges and lawyers think carefully about the factors that put people before the courts.
Corrections, Health NZ exempt from prosecution over prisoner's hunger strike
An inmate who has been on a politically motivated hunger strike for three months has refused all medical intervention.
Four Southland men caught illegally catching whitebait have nets seized
Police say four Southland men who were catching whitebait illegally have had their nets seized and will face enforcement from the Department of Conservation.
