Law
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.
Intelligence overhaul recommendations could mean significant reform of spy agencies, expert says
Paul Buchanan says recommendations from a review of intelligence legislation could lead to the most significant reform of the sector in decades.
Auckland scrap metal yard could face disciplinary action
An Auckland scrap metal yard could face disciplinary action if it is found it did not comply with environmental regulations A fire has been burning in the suburb of Favona since midnight and involves… Audio
Jan Tinetti to face Privileges Committee over false statement
Parliament's Privileges Committee is to consider whether Education Minister, Jan Tinetti, deliberately misled Parliament.
In February, she told the house she was not responsible for the release of… Audio
BNZ accused of relying on Wikipedia during attempt to close Gloriavale accounts
BNZ cannot justify terminating its banking relationship with the Gloriavale Christian community as a result of a landmark child labour ruling, the High Court has heard.
Refreshed pursuit policy could be more dangerous - Police Ass.
The Police Association predicts more people will die as a result of the police taking a harder line with fleeing drivers.
The Commissioner, Andrew Coster, has freed up officers to pursue cars more… Audio
Missing pair were likely in vehicle found in sea - crash expert
A crash expert has told a Coroner's hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his step-son Mike that it's likely someone would've been behind the wheel of their car as it went off a… Audio
Review needed for NZ secuirty and intelligence laws
The Government is calling for a bipartisan approach to the reviewing of New Zealand's security and intelligence laws.
There are 52 recommendations in a new report on the country's spy agencies.
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Children's Commissioner on police pursuits
The Children's Commissioner is imploring police not to pursue young drivers.
The police commissioner, Andrew Coster, announced the change to the pursuit policy on the back of a large increase in… Audio
AI in politics: Law expert urges transparency and more regulation
The use of artificial intelligence in political campaigning needs stronger regulation to help prevent voter manipulation, an Auckland law lecturer is warning. Audio
Former sports star avoids conviction for assaulting woman, wilful damage
A former top sports star who represented New Zealand internationally has avoided conviction for assaulting a woman and damaging her property over a three-day period.
Lawyers, family react as Crown Law cleared in Alan Hall case
"Nothing to do with us." That was the conclusion of Crown Law staff after "a cursory glance" at new evidence strongly suggesting Alan Hall was innocent.
Hall had his conviction for the 1985 murder of… Audio
Mānuka: The buzz that a word makes
The Detail - For years, New Zealand honey producers have been fighting for better protection of the word 'mānuka' but this week, they suffered another setback, with the Intellectual Property Office…
Mānuka: The buzz that a word makes
The Australians have beaten us again - this time, in the long-running fight over mānuka honey. Audio
