Law
Chief Ombudsman's OIA inquiry another pointer to govt's lack of transparency
Analysis - Peter Boshier's move to investigate potential abuses of the Official Information Act is yet another sign that all is not well when it comes to democracy in this country, Max Rashbrooke* wri…
Wairarapa Māori win legal battle over power station
The Supreme Court has found in their favour in a fight for the site of a hydro-electric power station in Waikato.
Christchurch District Court fenced off during Counterspin hosts appearance
Two far-right activists facing charges over sharing the livestream of the Christchurch mosque attacks appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.
Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer - presenters of… Audio
Far-right media hosts due back in court
Founders and hosts of the far-right media outlet Counterspin Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer are due in court today. They're accused of sharing live-stream footage of the Christchurch mosque attacks… Audio
Abuse in state care survivors want compensation
Survivors of abuse in state care are frustrated they're yet to receive any compensation a year after a Royal Commission recommended a redress scheme should be brought in immediately.
One former… Audio
Ministry of Justice investigating cyber attack
The Ministry of Justice is investigating a cyber attack targeting thousands of coronial and post-mortem files.
Both Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Justice say they have lost access to the data held… Audio
Quick decision expected in baby blood legal battle
A quick decision is expected in the legal battle over giving blood from donors who were vaccinated against Covid-19 to a baby in urgent need of heart surgery.
Te Whatu Ora has asked the High Court to… Audio
New law on tech firms paying for news proposed in US
A new law that would give news organisations more power to negotiate fees for content shared on facebook has been proposed in America. In a throwback to Facebook's stoush with Australia over similar… Audio
Laws around case of baby who needs heart surgery, blood
A baby who badly needs a heart operation but who's parents won't let him be treated with blood from anyone who's had the Covid vaccine still can't get the care he needs. After a hearing in the High… Audio
Three waters: Law Society urges minister to drop 'constitutionally objectionable' provision
The Law Society has lambasted a provision in three waters legislation making it more difficult to privatise water assets.
Decision reserved on whether baby needing operation should receive unvaccinated blood
A hearing into whether a baby should receive blood from an unvaccinated person during a heart operation has ended, with the judge reserving his decision.
EPA staying quiet on operator's possible breaches in Kupe gas field operations
It has emerged that Beach Energy Resources is the subject of an ongoing investigation into its operation at the Kupe gas field off the coast of Taranaki.
Landmark decision on catch limits prompts group to seek more legal action
Further legal action will be taken against the government surrounding the protection of sea habitats and the species which rely on them, says a marine conservation group.
Law expert says new Royal Commission adds pressure to system
A law expert says the just-announced Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Government's Covid-19 response, may stretch the workloads of those lawyers who specialise in inquiry work.
This is the third… Audio
Hearing underway on guardianship of critically unwell baby
A hearing is underway at the High Court in Auckland into a dispute over a seriously ill baby.
Te Whatu Ora is asking for the court to take over guardianship of a four-month-old boy, to allow him to… Audio
Documents reveal budget worries for Oranga Tamariki
Documents show Oranga Tamariki has has been stumbling towards budget blowouts with loose and patchy financial controls.
Its shortcomings in protecting children have been the subject of more than a… Audio
Te Whatu Ora back in court over vaccinated donor blood
Te Whatu Ora is back in court today asking the court to take guardianship of a baby whose parents don't want him to be treated with blood from a Covid-19 vaccinated person.
The four-month old… Audio
Māori Health Authority chief medical officer on Covid-19 inquiry
The Government has announced details of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into its Covid-19 response.
The Prime Minister says it's the right thing to do, given the Covid-19 emergency was the most… Audio
Cafe owner jailed over selling food while not registered
The Kaikōura woman ignored numerous chances to comply with the Food Act, the council says.
Suspected abuse: Advocates demand implementation of mandatory reporting
A child advocacy group is demanding the government immediately start the implementation of mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.
