Law
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.
Inquiry into Abuse in Care to be public on Wednesday
Survivors of abuse said it's vital that real change and accountability stem from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The inquiry's final report will be made public on Wednesday -- the… Audio
Enchanter trial: Northland charter boat skipper found not guilty
A Northland charter boat skipper has been found not guilty following a trial relating to the Enchanter tragedy that claimed five lives off North Cape in 2022. Whangarei reporter Peter de Graaf spoke… Audio
How to be a Citizen - breaking rules to fix them
Societies have rules to stop them from descending into chaos - at least that's what Constitutional scholar Cindy Skach used to believe. Her career was spent advising governments and writing… Audio
Pharmac director quits over no treaty factored into decisions
"The evidence is clear.' That's the word from outgoing Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan, who has quit the drug buying agency following a direction from Associate Health Minister David Seymour this… Audio
No sentence can heal wounds of baby's violent death, killer told
The infant's mother has delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement on the loss of her child to the High Court.
What the review of NZ's workplace safety rules must get right
Opinion - Simply reducing red tape won't fix the deeper problems, work health and safety experts say.
Appeal for David Tamihere to say where Heidi Paakkonen is buried
The convicted killer of the two Swedish backpackers is being called on "to do the right thing". Audio
Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking US$500m in severance
A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Musk's takeover of the site.
NZ lawyer cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian courtroom
The man called an Australian judge lazy and attacked the reputation of opposing counsel.
Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024
On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is… Audio
Northland businesses consider class action against Transpower
A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. Transpower is refusing to compensate Northland businesses… Audio
Darleen Tana must take responsibility, employment lawyer says
An employment lawyer representing two victims at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are still failing to take responsibility for their actions. Ms Tana has… Audio
Campaigners want tighter restrictions on specific rifle
Gun control campaigners want tighter restrictions on a type of rifle that is easily cut down into a hand gun. Police estimate at least 163 of the 782 Alfa carbines and Alfa hunters brought into the… Audio
Trump seeks pause on classified documents case
This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that presidents have broad immunity for official acts.
Law and order at any cost
What we know, what we don't, and what the evidence says, about whether boot camps work. Audio
