Law
No charges laid so far over Manawanui sinking
Multiple failures of the crew, the ship, and the Navy itself were identified in an official inquiry into last October's sinking.
What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
Loafers Lodge resident jumped out a window to escape blaze
A former Loafers Lodge resident has told a court he faced the choice of jumping out his bedroom window, or dying in the inferno, as a blaze that would eventually become fatal took hold. Former… Audio
Name suppression bid for Two by Two sect member adjourned
The 81 year old faces multiple sex offence charges including 12 of indecent assault.
What is the sovereign citizen movement?
Explainer - A man accused of killing two police officers in Australia has been called a "sovereign citizen". But what is the movement about? Audio
Govt plans to give police more powers to collect info about people in public places
The government's promising a law change to boost police powers to collect information about people in public places. University of Auckland Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Should people be able to protest outside your home?
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's faculty of law joins Emile Donovan to discuss the balance between free speech and privacy. Audio
Law student wins court battle with AT over speed bumps
A 20-year-old law student has taken Auckland Transport to court and won. Sean O'Loughlin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Experts call for overhaul of relationship property laws
Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Families of mushroom murder victims to face Erin Patterson today
Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives by serving a beef Wellington with deadly mushrooms.
Lake Alice survivor to fight government's compensation scheme
Malcolm Richards, a survivor of torture at the psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit, will go straight from cancer treatment to the courtroom.
What can you do if you're publicly shamed?
Explainer : Naming and shaming, false rumours or a photo that upends your life - is there anything you can do about it?
Social media ban for under 16s
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s won't address on-line misogyny. Audio
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control. Audio
Court considers lifting name suppression for double-killer twice ruled insane
The man was recently found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity for a second time after killing someone he believed was possessed.
Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal US$1m election lottery
An Arizona resident alleges voters had no real chance despite being told winners would be chosen randomly.
Right to Repair bill recommended to not go further
A proposed law that would make it easier for people to get spare parts and patch up their appliances appears to be on the scrap heap itself. Despite 95% of submitters supporting the Right to Repair… Audio
NZ mother breaks silence after being detained in US
Sarah Shaw describes her three weeks in a US detainment centre with her six-year-old son. Audio
Crown to request retrial if court quashes Tamihere's murder convictions
His lawyers are appealing an earlier Court of Appeal ruling that upheld his convictions for killing Swedish tourists Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio