Law
'Don't stab me': Victim thought she would die during 'nightmare' knifepoint home burglary
A woman was cut on the face and thought she would die as she tried to force a knife-wielding burglar out of her home.
'We don't want him in town' - Palmerston North mayor on Lundy release
Community tensions will surround the release of convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy from prison, and Palmerston North does not want him back, the city's mayor says.
Explainer: What does the US ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?
A US judge's ruling that Google has illegal monopolies in ad technology sets up the possibility of US prosecutors seeking a breakup.
Mark Lundy heads back to the Parole Board
The 66-year-old has served more than 23 years in jail since he was arrested for the murders of his wife and daughter.
New SPCA powers to fine owners
SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the… Audio
Fears a proposed law change could affect NZ's biggest class action
Nikki Chamberlain, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland Law School, warns the proposed changes could have serious consequences — not just for consumers and litigation funders, but for the… Audio
Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
Hearing to take place on man wrongly deported to El Salvador
A hearing will get underway shortly in the US state of Maryland as President Donald Trump and the President of El Salvador say there's nothing they can do to return a mistakenly deported man back to… Audio
How many tests should it take to drive a car?
Kevin Bargent is the owner and instructor at Christchurch's Safer Driving Driving School and joins Nights to discuss the proposal to reduce New Zealand's practical tests from two to one. Audio
Law lacks teeth to deter NZ companies that greenwash - consumer boss
He was reacting to an $8.8m fine for an Australian business over its claims about "ocean plastic". Audio
Owners are officially no longer responsible for tourism accidents on their land - but they never really were
Analysis - Reforms mean landowners will no longer be responsible for tourism-related injuries on their properties. But it's not clear this has ever really been a problem.
Company that makes Glad bags fined $9 million for greenwashing
The Federal Court in Australia has fined the company Clorox $9 million for claiming Glad bags were partly made of recycled "ocean plastic" when they weren't. Consumer NZ Chief Executive Jon Duffy… Audio
Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial
His social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticising the PM for calling Trump's tariffs a trade war, the government is… Audio
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid.
Thirteen-year-old girl trafficked to NZ into slavery
The Director for a child protection organisation says that sadly she is not surprised by the case of a 13-year-old girl trafficked into slavery in New Zealand. ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and… Audio
AA on govt's new driver licence proposal
A spokesperson from the Automobile Association says the government's new driver licence proposal needs to include minimum requirement for practice time. Road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to… Audio
Govt proposing to change driver's licence tests
The government's proposing to remove the practical driving test needed to get a full driver's licence and reduce the number of eye tests required. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants "justice".
Man's arson conviction over shed fire overturned by High Court
When Anthony Harrison said linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his workshed, a judge said his story was not believable.
