Law
Support denied for owners of storm-damaged homes in trusts
People with homes damaged by the summer storms face yet another obstacle as they learn their trust-owned properties disqualify them from accessing support. Audio
How can AI intersect with the courts?
An AI advisory group has been set up to help courts and judges, and will start with the benefits and pitfalls posed by the likes of Chat GPT.
'Heartbroken' Pike River families renew calls for corporate manslaughter legislation
Some families of Pike River victims are calling for stronger laws for companies after charges against the owners of Whakaari/White Island were dismissed.
Courts clogged by self-represented litigants, lawyers say
The number of people representing themselves in civil cases has grown enormously in the past decade, prompting calls to relieve pressure on the court system.
Law and Order debate
There's nowhere to hide from law and order this election, with ram raids, gangs and violent offending grabbing headlines up and down the motu.
Ministry of Justice statistics - released on Wednesday -… Audio
Judge temporarily halts NY fraud trial against Trump
A New York state appeals court judge has temporarily halted the scheduled 2 October trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and his family business, a…
More than half of workers believe corruption, bribery risk is low - Deloitte survey
A new survey shows more than 60 percent of workers believe the risk of corruption or bribery at their workplace is low, but a Deloitte Partner says it is naive for companies to think they can dodge…
Trailer: Conviction: The Christchurch Civic Creche Case
What really happened at the Christchurch Civic Creche in the late 1980s and early 1990s? Was Peter Ellis wrongly convicted or should we believe the children. Listen to RNZ's new podcast and make up… Audio
Charges against booking agents dropped in Whakaari/White Island trial
Charges against two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari / White Island trial have been dismissed.
The companies, ID Tours and Tauranga Tourism Services, had been… Audio
Whakaari charges dismissed against two torusim operators
The two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari/White Island trial have had their charges dismissed.
ID Tours and Tauranga Tourism Services made a submission for… Audio
SkyCity may have gambling license suspended after complaint
Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Video, Audio
From space junk to international treaties: NZ's only specialised space lawyer
Dr Maria Pozza is exploring a frontier of outer space that not many have ventured into before. She is the country's only specialised space lawyer - dealing with the contractual obligations of those… Audio
Government rushes to close parole loophole on last day of Parliament
The government has urgently changed the law so that 27 of the highest-risk sexual and violent offenders can still be subject to their parole conditions.
Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
Christchurch police fear someone could be killed as children in virtual car theft rings compete to steal as many vehicles as posible, driving them erratically and posting their near fatal antics on… Video, Audio
Widow disputes findings over death of husband, shot in back by police
A coroner has found a Canterbury man was justifiably shot by police in November 2018.
Te Pati Maori co-leader suspended from Parliament
A law expert says there was no surprise in yesterday's suspension of a Te Pati Maori co-leader from the House for twenty-four hours. Graeme Edgeler says the Speaker in Parliament was right to suspend… Audio
Business commentator Victoria Young
Victoria discusses the Mainzeal Supreme Court judgement and the significance for company directors.The Supreme Court rejected an appeal the appeal of the four directors of the collapsed construction… Audio
Ex-Mongrel Mob senior leader Mark Griffiths jailed for role as kingpin in meth ring
A former Sergeant of Arms of the Waikato Mongrel Mob has been jailed for 10 years for spearheading a commercial drug operation.
Health advocates pleased with new alcohol law, industry worried
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill passed into law on Thursday and has caused a mixed response.
Call for independent watchdog to investigate complaints against lawyers
The Law Society is backing a call for an independent watchdog which will overhaul the way the society investigates complaints against its own lawyers. Audio