Law
Peter Ellis' lawyer comments on Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of Peter Ellis, the Christchurch creche worker who was convicted of child sex offences in 1993, finding a significant miscarriage of justice. Nigel… Video, Audio
Supreme Court quashes Peter Ellis' child abuse convictions
The Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of Peter Ellis, the Christchurch creche worker who was convicted of child sex offences in 1993, finding a significant miscarriage of justice. Today's… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross' mental health a factor in judge's not guilty decision
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been cleared of fraud charges over political donations in part because the judge agreed a sense of betrayal and mental breakdown could have led him to lie.
Supreme Court to deliver final ruling on Ellis historic child sex abuse appeal
The Supreme Court will today deliver the final ruling on one of the country's most high profile legal cases - Christchurch Civic Creche worker Peter Ellis's convictions for child sex offences.
Police data sharing deal questioned
A new deal for our police to share data with law enforcement agencies in Europe is being questioned after it was revealed the European Union's data protection watchdog is sueing police agencies for… Audio
Question of abuse victim's ability to sue goes to Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justices are deciding whether an Air Force staffer who was repeatedly locked in a metal cage should be able to sue the man who abused her and her former employer.
'Litany of failures': OT castigated over failure to act before child's death
Oranga Tamariki failed to take the bare minimum action when concerns were raised about the safety of a child later murdered, the Chief Ombudsman has found.
Youth unit still closed as prison roof occupation repairs being assessed
The youth unit at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison is still not ready to be open, two months after a protest caused significant damage.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene over seized classified records
The former president is in a battle with the Justice Department over classified documents seized from his Florida home.
Govt warned of human rights risks in emergency housing years ago
Documents released to RNZ have shown the government was warned emergency housing law changes put human rights in jeopardy - even by the Ministry of Health.
Judge orders Westland Milk not to halt milk collection from Gloriavale farms
The High Court has ordered Westland Dairy Company to continue collecting milk from Gloriavale's dairy farms.
Outrage over a rapist's sentence proves need for victims' voices at sentencing
Comment: New Zealanders reacted with disbelief at the sentencing of Jayden Meyer to home detention after his conviction for rape, sexual violation and indecent acts.
Gloriavale welcomes judge's ruling on milk collection
Gloriavale Christian Community is welcoming the decision by the High Court to grant an injunction ordering Westland Milk Products to continue to collect its milk.
The inside word on True Justice
Advocacy group JustSpeak's new five-part podcast series True Justice gives a new perspective on life behind bars. It journeys through the justice system, from the moment of arrest to life after… Audio
Law Society president resigns following critical culture review report
The president of the Law Society has resigned after a critical culture review found she behaved in a way that was "aggressive and irrational".
Plastic bans: Are businesses up to speed with the changes?
Plastics New Zealand is worried smaller companies will be unaware of the new product restrictions that came into effect this weekend.
New Zealander in Bali could face the death penalty
A New Zealander accused of possessing drugs in Bali could be imprisoned or even receive the death penalty if he is found guilty.
Pike River: 'Best news for 10 years' as police decide to resume bore drilling
Police have announced they are reopening the borehole drilling operation at the Pike River Mine to ensure the investigation team can determine what caused the first explosion in 2010.
Govt introduces worker protection bill to combat migrant exploitation
A crackdown on migrant exploitation could see guilty employers face harsher penalties - be publicly named and shamed - and banned from managing a company.
Birthing injuries now included in ACC cover after bill passes
More women and birthing parents will now receive cover from ACC if they suffer an injury during childbirth.
