Law
International law expert says Hipkins missed the boat on Gaza
A professor of international law says Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has missed the boat in calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Mr Hipkins made the call yesterday saying "the… Audio
Hutt community waiting for answers after yesterday's violent deaths
Just a day after two violent deaths in Hutt Valley, the community is still anxiously waiting for answers. Police have yet to name either the woman who was killed in a hit-and-run early in the morning… Audio
Mosque attack inquest reveals dramatic recording
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the Christchuch mosque attacks unfolded show emergency services scrambling to respond. The coronial inquest into the 2019 terror attacks continued… Audio
Man shot dead in Wellington while holding woman hostage
A man has been shot dead by police in the suburb of Wainuiomata whilst holding a woman hostage. And early this morning in a separate incident, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in the suburb of… Audio
Expert calls for protest laws to be reviewed
A legal expert says New Zealand's protest laws need to be reviewed to make sure they're still fit for purpose.
It comes as many countries grapple with how to deal with climate protestors fairly.
New… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Electrician's failure to carry out 'simple task' linked to death of builder
A judge has found it "incomprehensible" that a man lost his life after an electrician failed to carry out a simple task to remove a wall switch to check the wiring.
Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law
Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law. Audio
Siouxsie Wiles case: Vaccinologist 'mortified' by uni's response
Colleagues of microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles say the University of Auckland did not respond to her concerns about harassment fairly.
Former PM Helen Clark given honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and… Audio
Ambulance officer breaks down in court during mosque attack inquest
A senior ambulance officer has broken down in court after being asked whether more staff could have saved lives at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque in 2019. The coronial inquest into the March 15th… Audio
Post-mortem suggests foul play in Ellerslie homicide investigation
Police say the man found dead in his Auckland home suffered violent injuries, consistent with foul play. A post-mortem has been carried out on the man's body today, after he was found dead in his… Audio
Finding who owns the rights to music in Aotearoa
Tracking down music rights holders to get the money to the right place can be a challenge, in New Zealand there is a particular challenge with older Maori songs. APRA Head of NZ Operations Anthony… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles takes Auckland Uni to court
She's taken her employer to court over what she claims is a failure to protect her during threats she received for her commentary on Covid-19 and vaccines.
Keeping it confidential to properly protect sources
Protecting people who offer the media important information is a fundamental obligation for journalists. Chris Cooke quit TVNZ after it didn't keep a promise to Erin Leighton, whose off-the-record… Audio
Prisoner attacked in jail loses Supreme Court bid to blame Corrections staff
A prisoner who was assaulted by another person in jail twice has failed in his latest bid to hold Corrections responsible.
Paramedic says he broke St John policy to help mosque attack victims
The first paramedic inside Al Noor Mosque following the Christchurch terror attack says if policy was followed, medical staff would NOT have gone in at all. The inquest has heard eight to ten victims… Audio
Corrections updates community notifications after murder of Christchurch woman
Juliana Bonilla-Herrera did not know her neighbour was on parole for rape.
Boost in resources needed to cut number of people in remand criminal lawyers say
Criminal lawyers say a dramatic boost in court resources is what's needed to cut down on the numbers of people being held in remand.
Ministry of Justice figures show 44 percent of people currently in… Audio
'Unsustainable demand' - Police look to take fewer people into remand custody
Police are moving to cut the number of people remanded in custody, while acknowledging this will mean more offenders in the community.