Law
Goldsmith on Finlayson's Treaty Principles Bill comments
Former MPs sometimes feel they can chip in and tell current ones what to do, the Treaty Negotiations Minister says. Audio
Lay advocate's abusive conduct prompts calls for regulation
There are calls from employment lawyers to regulate lay advocates following a ruling where the judge criticised the "unprofessional" and "abusive" conduct of an advocate toward the opposing party's… Audio
Māori law expert on Treaty Principles bill
The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, after a fiery debate and vote. The minister-in-charge of the Bill, Associate Justice Minister David Seymour, refused Morning… Audio
Protecting children from harmful online content
Jo Robertson is a therapist, educator and researcher. Earlier this year, she and others presented a petition to parliament - signed by over 10,000 - calling for internet service providers to… Audio
Sth Asia: India's Supreme Court bans "bulldozer justice"
An overnight earthquake and the world's worst pollution - Anas Mallick reports from Pakistan Audio
Rocket Lab US headquarters threatens NZ academic with defamation action
It comes after his comments claiming Rocket Lab helped the US military with nuclear weapons control. Audio
Advocates welcome introduction of stalking legislation
Domestic violence campaigners are celebrating the introduction of stalking legislation but want clarity on what actions will be considered stalking. Dr Alison Towns has been a major advocate of… Audio
Meeting with Seymour 'pointless', hīkoi organiser says
The ACT leader is open to meeting with organisers of the protest, but they say they are not at his "beck and call".
Justice Minister on plans to make stalking criminal offence
The Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Stalking to be made a criminal offence
A victims' advocate says making stalking a criminal offence will save lives. Victims' advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Comedy and satire could get new boundaries with new Bill
A proposed law change would give comedians some leeway when using other works of art to make their point, but it's not a free pass, a professor says.
New stalking legislation to bring in restraining orders
The new legislation set to be introduced by the end of the year would make stalking illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison.
ACC not removing psychologist despite Lake Alice association
ACC won't be removing psychologist Victor Soeterik from its books despite his association with the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s. ACC relies on the… Audio
'Dishonourable' - Māori leaders furious with Treaty Principles Bill's early introduction
The legislation is being introduced to Parliament today - more than a week earlier than expected - and will be read for the first time next week. Audio
Prime Minister won't be in country for Treaty Principles Bill reading
Act Party Leader and Minister responsible for the bill David Seymour denies the Treaty Principles Bill has been brought forward and says it is a normal part of parliamentary business.
Inland Revenue told to allow taxpayers to opt out of social media data sharing
IRD says it will still use social media for marketing but stop using targeted lists of customers - though it did not rule out that approach being reactivated in future. Audio
ACC used delay tactics when dealing with sick farmer: lawyer
The lawyer for a terminally ill dairy farmer says ACC has acted arbitrarily and used delay tactics when assessing his compensation. Lawyer Merlyn Remiens spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances that don't show up on saliva tests.
The risk that roadside drug testing could make our roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
The risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
