Law
Govt pressing for legislation to force tech giants to pay for news content
The Government is pressing ahead with legislation that will force tech giants to pay for the news content they use. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain, having been… Audio
Name suppression ends for former All Black's daughter
Helena Cribb, 22, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
Cleaning business fined $51k for long-running cartel arrangement
Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing was accused of running the scheme with another company for nearly two decades.
Youth advocates challenge Police Minister's support for boot camps
Youth advocates continue to challenge Police Minister Mark Mitchell's defence of boot camps. The youth organisation Ara Taiohi says the minister is backing a solution for youth crime that doesn't… Audio
What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
Minister confirms meeting with Uber over contractor law change
Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.
Morning Report Essentials for 27th June
On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio
Inside court, Assange had one last act of defiance against US legal system
Julian Assange is a free man after pleading guilty to one charge of espionage in a federal US court as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
Govt to speed up stalking bill
"I've told my officials to hurry up," the Justice Minister says after accepting a petition asking for a change.
'I miss them': Lauren Dickason's horror over killing daughters
Within an hour of her sentencing, Dickason released a statement saying she loved Liané, Maya and Karla "with all my heart".
Revised Three Strikes Bill proceeds to Parliament
When it becomes law it will help keep violent criminals off the streets, the Associate Justice Minister says.
Is Trump shielded from criminal charges? Critical Supreme Court ruling awaited
It's a perfect storm of the court's own making: a trio of decisions stemming directly from the 6 January, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
New Zealand Security Association wants Crimes Act changes
The New Zealand Security Association wants changes to the Crimes Act so that security guards can detain offenders without ending up in court themselves. At the moment, a security guard who chases and… Audio
Can courts measure mana? Tikanga is challenging the justice system
Analysis - When the Supreme Court posthumously overturned Peter Ellis' historic convictions for child sexual abuse, it created a remarkable precedent, Rachael Evans writes.
Criminal charges recommended against Boeing - report
The Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the plane maker.
District Courts will do their best to speed up - chief judge
The chief district court judge is confident justice sector agencies will do what they can to speed up court cases.
Psychologist speaks on hunt for Tom Phillips
The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive… Audio
Rapid reduction in crime in Rotorua CBD
Rotorua's seen a rapid reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD over the past six months, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Murder accused Leigh Beer caught 'red-handed' - Crown
A jury has heard two vastly different accounts of the night a young woman's life ended in a house fire.
Former Australian federal agent speaks on hunt for Tom Philips
Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert… Audio
