Law
ACC appealing court order to fund care of baby with Down syndrome
The baby's mother claims her decision to continue the pregnancy could be classed as a treatment injury.
Deportation for man convicted of raping new wife
A husband who claimed he didn't know consent was required has failed in his bid to remain in New Zealand and will be deported to India upon his prison release.
Kate Williams: From law firm to flower field
Kate Williams did a 180 on her career and she couldn't be happier. She runs her Canterbury flower farm alongside her husband, as a place for the community to come together. Her new book Floral… Audio
The rules catching renters out
There's been a bit of good news for tenants lately, with more listings to choose from and rents softening. But while they might be more in the driver's seat, there are still rules they have to comply… Audio
Secondary principals criticise government clause change
The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to… Audio
IRD cracking down on cryptocurrency investors
A crypto accountant is warning investors that the tax collector is coming for them, with seven out of ten people trading in crypto assets currently side stepping their tax obligations. In July last… Audio
Inquiry launched into authorities handling of Tom Phillips case
Attorney-General Judith Collins says the inquiry will look into whether government agencies did everything they could to ensure children were safe. Collins spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Class action lawsuit filed against Transpower and its contractor
It follows the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region.
Move against war hero shows Trump's quest for vengeance is endless
Analysis: The US President's retribution campaign just took two embarrassing steps back and one giant leap forward.
A grey area still lingers over the gig economy
Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislation
Uber victory will be trumped by Parliament
Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislation Audio
Can roadside drug testing really detect impairment?
As New Zealand gets set to rollout roadside drug testing, an Australian expert says it's a scattergun approach. Audio
The internet traps designed to keep your cash
Psychological tricks and traps using deceptive website design techniques are starting to overwhelm online shopping.
Dark patterns on the web
Psychological tricks and traps using deceptive website design techniques are starting to overwhelm online shopping. Audio
'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen driver discharged after fatal crash
Jade Richards' family said they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as she avoided conviction for the crash that killed her friend.
Will changes to the Immigration Act really make vulnerable people safer?
An immigration lawyer is sounding the alarm, saying changes to the Immigration Act will put vulnerable migrants at greater risk.
'Dream car turned into nightmare': Couple's $164k ute ruined after wrong fuel advice
A tribunal found a dealer gave incorrect fuel advice, but wasn't liable for the catastrophic engine failure.
Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges - lawyer
Police can now link acts of "gross negligence" to the explosion and the deaths of 29 men, Nigel Hampton KC says.
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
