Law
'Looking over their shoulder': Chief Ombudsman hands-on over fixing OT 'failings'
The Chief Ombudsman is vowing to monitor Oranga Tamariki weekly to ensure children in need of protection receive it. Audio
'Frankly unacceptable': Govt accused of inadequate response to child abuse
Justice advocacy groups say the government should be doing more to address child abuse. Audio
Arun Kumar was killed 8 years ago, now his son sees history repeating
The son of a dairy owner who was stabbed to death in 2014 tells First Up that the justice system is wasting money on criminals and ignoring the victims. Audio
Legal action taken over government failure to enforce wage subsidy repayments
A Christchurch philanthropic organisation has filed a Judicial Review over the Auditor-General's decision not to recommend businesses to repay billions of dollars of wage subsidies.
License disqualification time doubles for drivers fleeing police
The government is increasing the amount of time drivers who fail to stop for police can have their license disqualified.
New Zealand's drug laws remain some of the toughest
From next year the Australian Capital Territory will decriminalise the possession of small amounts of nine illicit drugs, including cocaine heroin and crystal meth. It follows the territory… Audio
SIS agrees to pay $66k to journalist Nicky Hager
New Zealand's spy agency, the SIS, has agreed to pay $66,000 to journalist Nicky Hager after it illegally took his phone records in 2012.
The SIS suspected Hager was illegally given information by a… Audio
Lawyer for parents of baby taken to court speaks
The lawyer for the parents who don't want blood from Covid-vaccinated donors being given to their baby says they want the best for their son.
The four-month-old needs a second heart surgery but it's… Audio
When New Zealanders get into trouble overseas
If you're arrested or detained overseas, who do you call for help back home - and can they really help you? Audio
Australia urging US to bring Assange matter to close - Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the continued detention of Julian Assange in meetings with United States officials and is seeking to bring the matter to a close, he…
Woman charged with murder over remains found in suitcases appears in court
The woman who was extradited from South Korea has appeared in court in Auckland charged with murdering her two children.
High Court to hear full arguments on parents who want baby to receive unvaccinated donor blood
There will be a full hearing next week into a baby at the centre of a High Court case taken by Te Whatu Ora over the parents' insistence he is treated with blood from a donor not vaccinated against…
Court staff industrial action slowing down already swamped system
Lawyers say industrial action by court staff is slowing down proceedings by up to 50%. Vice President of the Criminal Bar Association, Chris Wilkenson-Smith, says the current industrial action is… Audio
Power Play: Three Waters blunder adds to storm of controversy
The Three Waters legislation just got messier as the government tries to untangle a move which lawyers and opposition parties labelled as unconstitutional, Jane Patterson writes.
Do prized artworks need more protection?
In private hands, iconic New Zealand treasures can be sold off, hidden away, or even destroyed. Audio
Emotions boil over at dairy protest as father of slain man speaks out
The father of a slain dairy worker was among hundreds who gathered in Auckland to protest against violent crime today. Audio
Family court further victimises the vulnerable - advocates
A group advocating for urgent changes to the family court says parents are forced to come face to face with abusive ex-partners, even with a protection order.
Police promote 'Don't Guess the Yes' consent campaign
Wellington police spent Friday evening bar-hopping to remind hospitality staff how to help prevent sexual assault while people party at their venues. Audio
Scott Morrison's secret ministries during pandemic 'overkill', 'corrosive', ex-judge says
Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison's secret self-appointment to several ministries was "corrosive" to trust in government, a former High Court judge says.
'She was amazing': Mother seeks justice for slain daughter as inquest adjourned
The mother of a murdered woman says sitting through the inquest into her daughter's death is the hardest thing she has done.
