Law
Ōpōtiki gang death: Police not concerned despite patch presence
Eight Bay of Plenty schools were closed today due to fears of gang violence breaking out after the killing of a prominent Mongrel Mob Barbarians member over the weekend. Steven Taiatini died after an… Video, Audio
Some prisoners in solitary confinement for more than a year, report finds
A review of New Zealand's 18 prisons over a 12 month period showed thousands of inmates had experienced solitary confinement.
Barriers not stopping car thieves at hospital
Car thieves are brazenly driving through the carpark barrier arms at Middlemore Hospital, despite new security measures.
Couple sue restaurant after hitting limit at not-so-bottomless brunch
A couple have successfully sued a restaurant after the bottomless brunch they paid for turned out to have a bottom.
Next-generation speed cameras launched in Northland
The first of the country's 'smart' cameras to spot driving offences is going in on a highway in Northland.
Small race club pleased with tweak to booze rules
A tweak of alcohol rules has cleared the way for BYO alcohol at small race meets without the fear of legal action. The law change that made it through parliament this week means punters can take a few… Video, Audio
Australia bans Nazi symbols - could NZ follow suit?
A far right expert says it would be complex for Aotearoa to follow in Australia's footsteps to ban the public display and sale of Nazi symbols and paraphernalia. Audio
Trump notified he is target of classified documents probe - US media report
News of the notification to Donald Trump's legal team surfaced just two days after his attorneys met with Justice Department officials to discuss the case.
'No time to waste' dropping voting age to 16 - campaigners
A group campaigning to lower the voting age to 16 has been vindicated by an expert review of electoral laws. Audio
ComCom defends track record on businesses' greenwashing
The response comes in the wake of a call by Consumer New Zealand for a targeted investigation so that consumers are not misled.
'Impossible to ignore': Swarbrick appeals for people power to bolster tenancy reform
The Green Party hopes its campaign targeted at renters who have endured substandard accommodation will open the eyes of some MPs. Audio
Government ministry blocks AI technology from staff use
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has banned staff from using artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT - citing data and privacy risks.
How NZ's own law helped Australia win the Manuka Honey trademark war
Analysis - The mānuka honey trademark case shows how Aotearoa New Zealand's law lacks substantive protections for Māori intellectual property rights, writes David Jefferson.
Australian mum pardoned after 20 years in jail for deaths of her children
Twenty years after she was jailed for killing her four children, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from jail in Australia.
'No one should be exploited at work' - Frustrated strippers meet with MPs
A group of fired strippers frustrated with slow progress on legislative change has been meeting with MPs to discuss what changes could be made to improve their rights.
Suzie Miller: legal injustice against women centre stage
Australian Suzie Miller's play Prima Facie has been called "one of the most electrifying pieces of theatre on Broadway" and this year won an Olivier Award following a Westend run. Audio
Silver Fern Farms worker loses hand after it was crushed in machinery
A worker who lost his right hand after it was crushed in machinery at a meatworks fell into a "hellish limbo" as he struggled with anger, anxiety and depression.
Ben Roberts-Smith stays silent as war crimes judgement reverberates around the globe
The war crimes judgement against war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith stunned Australia. But the man himself has remained silent.
Close friend worried 'upset' stepdad 'might do something stupid'
John Beckenridge sent a raft of "concerning and aggressive" messages to his "closest friend" leading up to his disappearance.
Anti-mandate activist late to court, sentencing unable to proceed
Brad Flutey was due to be sentenced but has dragged his court case out longer by seeking an adjournment and then failing to show up to court on time.
