Law
The man who decided how bright billboards should be
Digital billboards are part of our life, but should they blast our peepers that hard? Audio
Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown has breached treaty principles
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached Treaty principles when it failed to uphold needs of Kura Kaupapa Māori through the Tomorrow's Schools review process. Lead Claimant and te reo Māori… Audio
Govt says new plans won't reopen Foreshore and Seabed debate
The government is planning to make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines.
Maori and Pacific had more violence inflicted on them - Inquiry
A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors. The Royal Commission's findings show Maori and Pacific survivors had more physical… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Immediate action needed at Gloriavale - Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has urged the government to do everything it can to ensure the safety of Gloriavale members and their children. The inquiry found Gloriavale's Overseeing… Audio
Law Commission want to reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders
The Law Commission wants to significantly reform laws that deal with high-risk criminal offenders. Law Commission Principal Legal and Policy Adviser John-Luke Day spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Laws that lead to 'permanent punishment' need to change - commission
Laws that deal with serious violent and sexual criminals who are at high risk of reoffending need "significant reform", says the Law Commission.
Tech: The case of the man who claimed to be the Bitcoin inventor
Technology commentator Alex Sims details the case of Dr Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist and businessman who's claimed for years that he's the main part of the team that created Bitcoin.
…The horrific reality of New Zealand state and faith-based care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has finally been released. What will its real impact be? Audio
Bid to trademark basmati rice in New Zealand rejected
Trademark attorney Rebecca Jones explains the latest food to be denied trademark protection. Audio
Abuse survivor and advocate travels to Wellington for Abuse in Care Inquiry speeches
After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report has been made public and outlined in harrowing detail how children, young people and vulnerable adults were… Audio
Political parties express horror and sorrow at extent of abuse in Inquiry
Political parties across the house have expressed horror and sorrow at the extent of abuse in state and faith-based care. After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final… Audio
Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Audio
Erica Standford speaks on Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Erica Stanford is the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response. She spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about whether the government is going to follow through on Judge Shaw's call to hold… Audio
Hundreds gather in Wellington for tabling of the report for the Royal Inquiry into Abuse in Care
Hundreds are gathering in Wellington today for a hīkoi to Parliament for the tabling of the report for the Royal Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Karah Mackie has been involved in organising the hīkoi and… Audio
Convicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme Court
A man who claimed he raped a woman in his sleep has today appealed his conviction at the Supreme Court.
Jehovah's Witnesses lose last ditch court case over abuse in care report
The church was trying to block part of a lengthy report about abuse in care that is about them.
Landlord who argued business was 'too boutique' fined nearly $15k
The Auckland landlord must pay $14,700 after the Tenancy Tribunal found she failed to lodge tenant's bonds and had them entered into prohibited transactions.
