Law
Social media post removed for breaching electoral law
A 'how to vote' article posted by a social media account that claims association with Auckland mayoral candidate Wayne Brown has been found to have breached the electoral law.
Police pursuit in which officers shot at was well managed, IPCA finds
Police were justified in pursuing a speeding driver who shot at officers in Whangārei two years ago, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found.
The push for open justice
Journalists are shining a light on our legal system, revealing some important cases and systemic problems. They're doing so in the face of impediments inside the courts and uncertainty about where the… Audio
Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to be able to perform: 'I was now losing money'
Between bonds, fines and unexpected costs, some adult performers say they are losing money at their jobs - and are trying to get attention on their treatment. Audio
Gloriavale defence begins in Court
The Gloriavale School Principal says the Christian community and her way of life are being attacked by those who have chosen to leave. Gloriavale's leaders began their defence today in Employment… Audio
Son revealed as person who fatally stabbed couple in their Epsom home
A man who was found to be insane when he stabbed to death a couple in their Auckland home last year can now be identified as their son.
Biosecurity bill passes first reading
The bill is aimed at deterring incoming visitors from bringing in illegal biosecurity items such as fruit or other food.
Last chance for feedback on wide-ranging prison reforms
Submissions on proposed changes to the prison system which will help decide everything from how people are assigned to a jail to how they are treated close tomorrow.
Consumer NZ backs call to review Retirement Villages Act
Consumer New Zealand has thrown its weight behind a campaign to urgently review the Retirement Villages Act after numerous stories of residents being treated unfairly.
Chief executive Jon Duffy today… Video, Audio
Law passes under urgency to allow public holiday honouring Queen
Legislation paving the way for a public holiday on Monday to mark the death of the Queen has been passed by Parliament under urgency.
Notorious prisoner loses appeal to have sex with other sex offenders
Convicted killer and child sex offender Phillip John Smith has lost a High Court bid to allow prisoners to have sex at Rolleston Prison's treatment units for child sex offenders.
Minister open to another look at climate change rules
Even if legal challenges seeking stricter rules aimed at preventing climate change are not successful, Minister for Climate Change James Shaw says he could take another look at the laws.
From the #MeToo movement: new workplace sexual harassment legislation
New legislation addressing sexual harassment in the workplace will extend the time a person has to report sexual harassment from three months to a year. The Employment Relations (Extended Time for… Audio
Ex-manager of Gloriavale companies shares details in court
A former manager of multiple Gloriavale companies has told the Employment Court the religious community generates most of its money through Government benefits. A hearing has resumed today in… Audio
Record numbers of attacks on police with firearms
Police were assaulted by someone wielding a firearm 21 times in 2021, the most ever in a single year.
Injunction sought on women prisoners being transferred away from kids
Corrections is facing High Court action - to stop inmates from the Arohata women's prison in Wellington being transferred.
Mayoral candidate serves jail time for dodging sentence
A mayoral candidate has been released from prison after serving a sentence he evaded for years.
From $12 ticket to the Supreme Court: Censured councillor's appeal knocked back
A councillor who took his own council to the Supreme Court over a stoush that started with a $12 parking ticket has had his application to appeal dismissed.
Teen who caused crash that killed two mothers named
The family of two mothers killed in a fatal Waihola crash say they are glad the remorseless teenage driver is being named today but remain disappointed with his sentence.
'It's traumatising' - Sex workers report everyday discrimination in banking, business
Sex workers say discrimination still "makes it hell" to get a mortgage, a bank account or simply open a business.
