Law
Case against man accused of burning down a DOC hut dismissed
A judge has thrown out a case against a homeless man, saying he has already spent too long in prison.
Former mayor fined $15,000 over pollution caused by fires
A former Whangārei mayor and deputy chairman of the Northland Regional Council has been convicted and fined for two air pollution breaches.
Law expert explains extradition process
A woman has been arrested in South Korea over the discovery of the remains of two children in suitcases in south Auckland.
Efforts to extradite her to New Zealand are underway.
To explain the… Audio
Extradition of South Korean woman underway over children's bodies found in suitcases
An arrest has been made in South Korea over the discovery of the remains of two children in suitcases in south Auckland.
The bodies were discovered last month by a family in the suburb of Clendon… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 September 2022
The Queen is now lying in state at Westminster Hall in London with the public now able to pay teir respects. Back home, the ambulance driver involved in a fatal head-on collision yesterday has now… Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Ursula joins Kathryn to continue the discussion of whether suspects who are subject to police or other investigations should be able to keep that information out of the media using the law of privacy… Audio
Crime fighting won't be affected by privacy rules - Commissioner
The Privacy Commissioner says crime fighting will not be stymied by their orders for police to stop taking masses of photos of people unlawfully.
An official inquiry found police have taken and… Audio
True crime podcasts - a legal minefield
Podcasters can solve cold cases, but if they're not careful, they could face their own day in court. Audio
Wrongly-convicted Alan Hall urges govt 'get a bloody hurry on'
"Get a bloody hurry on" - that message to the government from wrongfully convicted man Alan Hall, who must now wait for an independent review into his likely innocence before any compensation is… Video, Audio
Prisoner mistakenly detained extra 33 days wins right to $11,000 damages
A prisoner who was mistakenly detained an extra 33 days has won $11,000 in compensation.
Police not directed to stop taking photos of adults despite inquiry
Despite a damning investigation, the police have not been given a directive to stop taking photos of adults in public, and they question where the line on unlawful practices has been drawn.
Te Paati Māori calls for action on police photo collection practices
Te Paati Māori is demanding action after revelations the police have routinely illegally photographed and filmed people.
Public feedback sought on proposed freedom camping bill
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced the legislation last November, saying it was to ensure the right vehicles are in the right places.
Police illegally photographed members of public, report finds
A major investigation into police conduct has found officers have been routinely - and illegally - photographing members of the public.
It's also found thousands of pictures of have been stored with… Audio
EPA decision on releasing plant species has bearing on legality of others
A plant producer industry body's proposal to release new exotic houseplant species in the country will also determine the legal status of several current species. Audio
Defendants were unaware of electoral disclosure rules, courts hears
The High Court in Auckland has heard how several defendants in a trial over alleged concealed political donations claimed not to be aware of electoral disclosure rules.
Aus Minister on referendum on Indigenous voice to parliament
The Australian government's promised a referendum on enshrining an Indigenous voice to parliament by changing the constitution.
It's being met with criticism from all sides.
Greens Senator Lidia… Audio
Political donations trial coming to a close
A seven-week trial over alleged concealed political donations is drawing to a close, with the Crown giving its closing statements.
Seven people, including former MP Jami-Lee Ross, are defending… Audio
Former gang member on new asset seizure legislation
Well, as we've already heard this morning, the government says it is cracking down on "the harm caused by gangs and other organised criminal groups" by seizing some of their assets.
Denis O'Reilly, a… Audio
Proposed law change will crack down on gang bosses - Justice Minister
The Justice Minister says a proposed law change will help crack down on gang bosses.
The Government is to give police more powers to seize assets worth more than $30,000 from associates of organised… Audio
