Law
Frustration at delays to mediation
Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services. Audio
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering laws.
David Seymour on being part of the new coalition Government and whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Man accused of murder in burnt out car case named
The man standing trial for the murder of Patrick Te Tini Reweti can now be named.
South Auckland community wants to reclaim centre from drinkers
A 24/7 alcohol ban was put in place at the Otara town centre in 2015 but locals say there are repeat offenders every day and they're sick of it. Jessie Chiang reports. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Why can't Kiwis pay to get bail?
We've seen it in just about every American sitcom, but why don't we 'post bail' in New Zealand? And why is paying to get out of jail allowed at all in some jurisdictions? Audio
School principal on phone ban
A high school principal is questioning what the consequences might be for schools which don't enforce the student cellphone ban. Huntly College principal Rachael Parker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
National emergency response besieged: What have we learned?
The country's emergency response is besieged by inquiries, despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws that deliver.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on gang law pushback
Parliament has been hearing submissions on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill, which would ban gang patches and allow police to stop gangs congregating. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin… Audio
Day two of testimony in criminal trial against Trump
It is day two of testimony in the historic criminal trial against Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments, and it began with a heated exchange between the judge and the former president's… Audio
Lawyers condemn government's gang crack down
Lawyers have roundly condemned the government's gang crackdown legislation, telling MPs the whole thing should be ripped up and started again. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Chinese swimmers not sanctioned before Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Drug Free Sport New Zealand wants answers from the World Anti-Doping Agency after revelations Chinese swimmers weren't sanctioned for positive drug tests before the last Olympics. Drug Free Sport New… Audio
'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.
Former gang member fronts select committee to oppose new laws
While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.
Govt urged to slow down on gang crackdown
A bill which would ban gang insignia and give police greater powers to stop gang members congregating is being considered by Parliament's Justice Select Committee on Tuesday. Political reporter Katie… Audio
Criminal trial of Donald Trump begins in New York
In a packed courtroom, the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump has officially got underway. New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
Secret sect investigated over historical sexual abuse
A dozen former and current insiders of a secretive sect, being investigated by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse, have contacted RNZ to offer information about the religious group. Reporter… Audio