Law
'An issue of justice, fairness': Samoan community rally in support of citizenship bill
Community members are backing a bill which will provide a pathway to citizenship for a group of older Samoans.
Former Talisman Gold Mines boss fined $100k over online posts
Matthew Geoffrey Hill made 90 posts to an online investor forum without disclosing his chief executive role.
Police officer charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist heading to trial
The Auckland officer has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial before a jury.
ACT pitches another reason for Easter trading changes
Six district councils that adopted policies to allow trading on Easter Sunday had let them lapse before this year's public holiday.
'Government-sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
Gloriavale inquest told man may have been a victim of harmful sexual behaviour
Sixty-one young people were involved in harmful sexualised conduct around the time of Sincere Standtrue's death, a senior police detective says.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly discuss whether an artists copyright should be considered relationship property, tipping culture, and the Singapore… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charge
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been convicted for refusing to accompany a police officer on the night of the car crash that ended her political career. Audio
Panic may have prevented door being opened says survivor of Christchurch Mosque attacks
A survivor of the shooting at Al Noor Mosque says sheer panic may have prevented people from opening an emergency exit door. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Not your typical lawyer: Legal advice in the social media age
Tyrone-Jay Barugh advertises his services through videos on TikTok wearing a bright pink suit, answers big questions like 'is it legal to drink a beer while driving', and gets into protracted legal… Audio
Scott Watson fails in bid to use report on eyewitness memory in appeal
Convicted murderer Scott Watson's application to include an academic report on eyewitness memory in his upcoming appeal has been thrown out by the court.
Why won't Sean 'Diddy' Combs be charged with assault despite graphic footage?
Security footage shows the rapper grabbing, shoving, dragging and kicking his girlfriend in 2016. He has apologised but he won't be charged. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Law, Carrie…
Justice Minister commits to review harassment laws
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Lisa Owen about his commitment to review harassment laws this parliamentary term. Audio
Prosecutor breached his obligations in murder case - review
A Palmerston North Crown solicitor breached his obligations in a murder case, an independent review into errors made by the lawyer has found.
Further legal action over Māori Health Authority axing
It is the second High Court action into the government's policies affecting Māori.
SkyCity Entertainment settles $73.6m over law breaches
"We accept we have failed to live up to the standard required of us," says SkyCity chairperson Julian Cook.
Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
Overhauling our drug policies
Our current drug laws are harmful, according to a group of experts who want to see the Misuse of Drugs Act overhauled Audio
'Intrusive' job application questions - what can employers ask?
An applicant has challenged questions about depression, mental health and sick leave asked by a Z petrol station - so where's the line?. Audio
Minister wants to work with Māori - after effort to scrap Treaty obligations
Karen Chhour wants Oranga Tamiriki to establish more partnerships with Māori, despite introducing a bill to Parliament removing their obligation to do so.