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Draft code of conduct for lobbyists 'watered down, meaningless'
Transparency International says a draft code of conduct for lobbyists has been so watered down from the initial version, it is meaningless. Audio
Judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, defamation case fails
Australia's Federal Court has found, on the balance of probabilities, Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.
Whakaari White Island owners to have appeal heard in August
The High Court in Auckland has set a date of 12 August for the hearing, for four days.
I Was There When: The Ngāi Tahu claim was settled
Back in 1998, Otākou kaumātua and key Ngāi Tahu negotiator Edward Ellison was sat in the public gallery when his iwi's landmark settlement was passed in parliament. Audio
Lifting rapist's name suppression would ignite 'firestorm', lawyer argues
A judge earlier rejected permanent name suppression - but let it continue to allow an appeal.
Lawmakers worry tobacco companies will outsmart ban
Lawmakers are worried tobacco companies will outsmart the government's looming ban on disposable vapes. The ban is set to come into force by the end of the year - along with new retailer restrictions… Audio
Swiss women win unprecedented climate change case
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Convicted Cook Islands politician appeals sentence
Convicted Cook Islands politician appeals sentence. Audio
Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect whales
Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect whales. Audio
Tribunal suggests Pakistani man could bribe way out of torture
The High Court has criticised a tribunal for seeming to suggest a Pakistani man could bribe his way out of a situation where he might be imprisoned and tortured.
Christchurch terror attack hero in court for alleged assault
A man who chased the Christchurch terrorist away from one of the mosques has appeared in court.
Let individual states decide abortion rights, Trump says
Many in his Republican Party had wanted him to back a nationwide ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Immigration lawyer on changes to a temporary work visa scheme
An immigration lawyer says changes to a temporary work visa scheme don't address the root causes of migrant exploitation.
Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme take effect from Monday.
…Pacific leaders call for whales to receive legal personhood
They say whales are a canary in the coalmine for the health of our oceans, and the world needs to act urgently to protect these taonga by giving them legal personhood. Audio
Scepticism over Brian Tamaki's plan to sue councils over rainbow projects
A lawyer specialising in local government says the Destiny Church leader has little ground to stand on.
Two supermarkets broke law to stay open over Easter weekend
The Wanaka chamber of commerce said Easter trading rules are crazy and need to change, after two local supermarkets broke the law to stay open during the region's busiest weekend of the year. Thanks… Audio
Muslim groups questions why hate speech law have been abandoned
The Law Commission had been looking into whether laws against hateful speech should extend to religious belief but Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has ordered it to stop. Audio
NSW Building Commissioner on campaign against shoddy practice
New South Wales' building watchdog - charged with cracking down on shoddy builds and improving productivity - says an Auckland apartment complex is the "most shocking example of a failed residential… Audio
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breaching Easter trading rules
Foodstuffs says its Wānaka New World stores have decided to stay open across Easter Weekend in breach of the holiday's trading laws.
Govt agencies accused of allowing abuse at Gloriavale
Four government agencies are being accused of knowingly allowing abuse of children and women to happen at Gloriavale.
A new documentary Escaping Utopia which has been screening on TVNZ this week has… Audio
