Law
Alternative facts lead protesters to Starship Hospital
Splintered realities are colliding outside Starship Hospital today as protesters are railing against a baby getting an urgent, life-saving heart operation.
The High Court last night extended Doctors'… Audio
Scope of revenge porn law too narrow, no care offered to victims - advocate
Campaigners against online revenge porn are demanding law changes, saying the current legislation is still unfit for purpose.
Wairarapa hapu wants removal from treaty settlement after Supreme Court ruling
A Wairarapa hapū says a Supreme Court ruling means it should be removed from a proposed treaty settlement that's in its final stages.
The Supreme Court this week ruled in favour of Waiarapa Moana in… Audio
Bioethicist on latest twist in baby blood case
The parents of the baby who needs an urgent, life-saving heart operation have been told by the High Court "not to obstruct health staff" from preparing the child for surgery.
The Court has now given… Audio
Anti-revenge porn campaigners want more law changes
Campaigners against online revenge porn want more law changes saying the current legislation is still not good enough.
The Harmful Digital Communications Act was amended in March so victims no longer… Audio
Threshold lowered for speeding fines on cameras
The police have quietly lowered the threshold for issuing speeding fines through its road camera network.
While it's not clear exactly what the new threshold is, four times more tickets have been… Audio
Parents of baby in blood battle ordered not to obstruct staff
The parents of a baby placed into the temporary custody of the court as it awaits urgent, life-saving heart surgery, tried to stop doctors preparing the infant for the operation.
The High Court has… Audio
Complaint lodged against anti-vaccination lawyer Sue Grey 18 months ago unresolved
A woman who complained to the Law Society about lawyer Sue Grey has expressed concern the anti-vaccination campaigner is being allowed to exploit her platform to spread misinformation. Audio
Blood donor case: Parents try to prevent doctors preparing baby for surgery
A High Court judge has stepped in again after the parents of the baby needing urgent heart surgery have tried to stop doctors preparing him for the operation.
Concerns over anti-vaccination lawyer's conduct - legal analysis
Serious concerns have been raised about anti-vaccination lawyer Sue Grey and the spread of disinformation, so where is the line between personal beliefs and professional conduct, or misconduct?
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Complaints about antivax lawyer unresolved after 18 months
People who have complained about the conduct of lawyer Sue Grey and the spread of Covid disinformation say months on they are still waiting for their concerns to be addressed, while Sue Grey continues… Video, Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and David Farrar (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and David Farrar speak to the senior volunteer firefighter about the report into FENZ's culture of bullying and harassment. Plus, they discuss… Audio
Sky City Entertainment may face fine of about $50m if money laundering rules breach proven
Forsyth Barr and Jarden Securities have both put the price tag on the possible level of fines, based on similar penalties imposed for similar breaches by other gaming companies and banks.
'Years of hell': Lawyer questions Law Society's integrity over handling of complaint
After a two-year wait to clear his name, lawyer Garth Gallaway says the profession's complaints system needs a complete overhaul.
Starship doctors harangued by anti-vaxxer during meeting on baby's surgery
Specialists have described an appointment with the parents of a baby that was hijacked by one of their support people spouting conspiracy theories.
Top lawyer wants overhaul of professional complaints system
A top lawyer embroiled in a long dispute with the Law Society's disciplinary committee wants a complete overhaul of the profession's complaints system calling it broken.
The High Court ruled two… Audio
Supreme Court rules inf favour of Wairarapa Māori
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Wairarapa Māori in a landmark case, which could potentially require the Crown to return hundreds of hectares of land occupied by the Maraetai Power Station in… Audio
Baby blood case ruling consistent with similar decisions - bioethics expert
Starship hospital doctors will be preparing for the life-saving heart surgery on a baby who's now under the guardianship of the High Court.
Te Whatu Ora took the case to court because the parents… Audio
Medical lawyer on High Court taking guardianship of baby in need of heart surgery
A medical lawyer and former nurse says the court followed well established laws in taking temporary guardianship of a baby while it undergoes surgery and post-operative recovery.
The child's parents… Audio
Baby to undergo surgery after High Court win for Health NZ
Starship hospital doctors will be preparing for the life-saving heart surgery on a baby who's now under the guardianship of the High Court.
Te Whatu Ora took the case to court because the parents… Audio
