Law
Family Court judgment used by ministry to suspend employee was protected information
A government ministry used information from a Family Court case to suspend an employee while it investigated claims against them - but it did not have permission from the court to do so.
Longline fishing boats latest class to need cameras on board
From Tuesday, a new class of fishing boats must have cameras fitted to film their catch and release methods.
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman accused of shoplifting
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, Auckland.
She has stood aside from her parliamentary portfolios while the allegations are investigated.
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Australia bans Nazi salute amid rise of antisemitic incidents
Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups come into effect.
Police still seeking information on Aranui homicide
Police are still seeking information from the public in relation to a homicide in the east Christchurch suburb of Aranui yesterday.
An investigation was launched after a 38-year-old man was found… Audio
Former Olympic track star to be released from prison
Former Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison overnight on parole.
Pistorious, known as 'Blade Runner' for his prosthetic running legs, shot his girlfriend… Audio
More than 400 applications to Criminal Cases Review Commission
The head of the organisation examining alleged miscarriages of justice says she expects cases dealing with the treatment of vulnerable people will become an increasing focus.
High Court to re-hear case over $230k Islamic law dower payment
One of New Zealand's higher courts has for the first time had to consider the rules around Islamic marriage contracts.
'You shall not pass!' - 'Lord of the Wings' name for eatery rejected by Tolkien estate
The owner of a food truck who hoped to call it "Lord of the Wings" has been turned down by the Intellectual Property Office after the owner of the Tolkien estate's rights objected to the name.
Lockdown protester warned after saying judge would be 'hung in the street'
An anti-Covid lockdown protester was warned about his behaviour after posting a video online in which he spoke of a judge being "hung in the street".
Coronial inquiry into Constable Matthew Hunt's death ruled out
The coroner will not open an inquiry into the fatal shooting of unarmed police officer Matthew Hunt in 2020.
'Saving' Christmas through the courts, Elizabeth Chan's case
Elizabeth Chan went to court to trademark dispute to "christmas queen" to make sure no one, not even Mariah Carey, could be declared the only queen of the holiday season. Chan won the case. She talks… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss Federated Farmers' crack down on street racers and the impact of skipping your doctors appointment without… Audio
School counsellors win $1.8m damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
A husband and wife dealt with 32 deaths in one community during their time at the school, including student suicides, fatal car crashes, terminal illnesses and murder.
First ever criminal prosecution for cartel conduct
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and two directors for alleged bid rigging of publicly funded construction contracts in Auckland.
It's the… Audio
'Tooth Fairy' sentencing in Kaikohe puts spotlight on lack of dental services
Claire Wihongi-Matene has been fined $7000 for making and fitting dentures from her home in Northland.
Six injured after person drives through bus stop
East Auckland residents are in shock after a person drove through a bus stop and injured six people on Sunday evening. Two people were treated at the scene and four others were taken to hospital. A 22… Audio
Fujitsu told to pay Corrections $3.9m after lengthy legal battle
The Wellington High Court has ruled in Corrections' favour in its long-running dispute with technology company Fujitsu.
Horror film billboards taken down after complaints they were terrifying
The promotions arm of an international film company has come under fire over advertisements for a horror film that were scary enough to frighten motorists who glimpsed the billboards, and television…
Man charged over leak of vaccine data hasn't breached bail conditions - police
An IT worker accused of leaking Te Whatu Ora vaccine data has not breached his bail conditions by doing an interview with a US-based conspiracy website, police say.
