Law
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
Law Society to establish independent regulatory body
More now on the Law Society's agreement to establish an independent regulatory body.
This comes after a wide-ranging review found that many lawyers have experienced harassment, bullying… Audio
Lawyer faces abuse from people representing themselves in Family Court
A Wairarapa lawyer is speaking out about being subjected to continuous abuse from people representing themselves in family court cases.
This is in response to Morning Report's story last week… Audio
Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws
Former Gloriavale residents say they're sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast… Audio
'So many emotions': Man wrongly convicted of murder given millions in compensation
It's pay day for Alan Hall, a man wrongly convicted of murder. Almost $5 million and a letter from the government saying he is innocent. The Supreme Court quashed Hall's conviction for a murder during… Audio
Is it time for NZ to introduce a stalking law?
A clinical psychologist and domestic violence specialist is calling for a specific law to tackle stalking, saying the current piecemeal approach isn't working for victims. Stalking and harassment are… Audio
11 of the 12 jurors find Dickason guilty of murder
11 of the 12 jurors found Dickason guilty of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home nearly two years ago.
The 40-year-old had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide.
…Lifting the lid on Catholic clergy abuse: Boston Globe former editor
It is 20 years since the Boston Globe exposed the abuse scandal that rocked the Catholic church world wide. Two weeks ago The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's released its interim report… Audio
Why don't we talk about postnatal depression?
Maternal mental health is another one of those hidden "women's issues" that we don't talk about enough. Now it's in the spotlight for the most awful of reasons. Audio
