Law
Glen Eden murder accused trio given name suppression
Three people who appeared in court in relation to the murder of Benjamin McIntosh have all been granted interim name suppression.
Three arrests, cash and ammunition seized in Kaikohe
Three people linked to gangs have been arrested and cash and ammunition seized during a police operation in Northland.
Bias within police ranks - more research underway
More research is underway into bias within the police ranks. Last week - police released a progress report on their work to date, led by an independent panel. That panel, chaired by long-term justice… Audio
Ex journalist believes there's a suspect for Easton murder
A former journalist who made an investigative podcast about the Alan Hall case says he believes there is a credible alternative suspect for the murder.
Several investigations have been launched after… Audio
Russian proxy court sentences soldiers caught fighting for Ukraine to death
Death sentences have been handed down to two British men and a Moroccan national who were captured while fighting for the Ukrainian army.
The three men are accused of being mercenaries in a… Audio
US Capitol riots investigators promising new evidence
The special committee investigating the 6 January US Capitol riot is promising new evidence which will prove former President Donald Trump was at the heart of the attack.
The panel is holding its… Audio
NZ First supporters intended Peters to be recipient of donations, court hears
The High Court has heard from New Zealand First Foundation donors who believed they were giving money to party leader Winston Peters.
Crown's role in Alan Hall's case to be scrutinised by QC
Nicolette Levy QC will head an investigation into the Crown's role in the miscarriage of justice surrounding Alan Hall.
Electoral law change would allow Māori to fully exercise voting rights - Faafoi
The government is proposing to change the electoral law to allow Māori voters to switch electoral rolls at any time.
Alan Hall case: "evidence has been known for 30 years"
The Solicitor-General has launched an investigation into the role of all the Crown lawyers ever involved in the case of Alan Hall. Mr Hall was found guilty of murdering Arthur Easton during a violent… Audio
Expert on Alan Hall's murder conviction quashing
The Supreme Court yesterday quashed Alan Hall's murder conviction, but an expert warns there are many other wrongful convictions which are yet to be overturned.
University of Waikato professor of… Audio
Alan Hall's lawyer on conviction quashing
Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Audio
Alan Hall no longer a convicted murder
Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Audio
Alan Hall's brother Geoff on his wrongful conviction
Alan Russell Hall was labelled a murderer for 36 years, 19 of which he spent behind bars. Yesterday the Supreme Court quashed his conviction for the crime he didn't commit. Hall was convicted of… Audio
Former insider frustrated by NZ First MPs' reluctance to fundraise
The New Zealand First Foundation fraud trial has had a glimpse of the party's inner workings from a former insider.
'We fought against injustice and we won today': Murder conviction quashed after 37 years
A panel of judges at the Supreme Court made the decision after even the Crown admitted there had been a miscarriage of justice.
Luxon urges Poto Williams to be removed as Police Minister
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is calling for Police Minister Poto Williams to be removed from the role, saying she's "not equipped". Audio
Inheritance law changes - what might they mean for you?
The law around who inherits your property when you die looks set for a shake-up - and some of the proposals are proving to be quite controversial. The Law Commission reviewed the legislation governing… Audio
Luxon on National Party plan to combat gang shootings
Gang shootings are on the rise and the government is considering more measures to counter the violence.
The National Party is suggesting Australian-style laws banning bikies from wearing insignia or… Audio
Shargin Stephens' whānau blamed for leaking court documents
The whānau of Shargin Stephens, fatally shot by police in 2016, was blamed for leaking court documents by a coroner, despite there being no evidence they had done so.
The Crown Solicitor, acting for… Audio
