Law
The case for and against a four-year parliamentary term
We're just over three months out from this year's general election, which also means we're nearing the end of the three year parliamentary term. But what if we made it a year longer? Associate… Audio
Star witness
Astronomy isn't something you readily associate with the legal system and a court environment, but those worlds collide for Astrophysicist/Cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker from the Australian National… Audio
Polyamorous trio split into pairs in property ruling
A polyamorous trio is able to split into pairs to settle a landmark property dispute, the Supreme Court has ruled.
The High Court initially found the former throuple's situation didn't fall under the… Audio
Polyamorous trio can be split into pairs for property dispute, Supreme Court rules
The decision relates to a property dispute between a man and two women who used to be in a relationship together.
Japan raises age of consent to 16 in sex crime law reforms
The legal age of consent was previously just 13.
Self-identification law kicks in
A law change allowing New Zealand citizens to change their registered sex on their birth certificate has kicked in from today.
Inmates spend extended time in solitary confinement - report
A scathing report has flagged concerns about prisoners' rights in jails around the country. Almost a third of inmates have been separated from others for extended periods of time, with some spending… Audio
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.
