Law
Pork industry group proposes alternatives to new code of welfare for pigs
A pork industry group leader says some of the proposals do not provide the best animal welfare outcomes.
Law: How the consent defence is used in child cases
In the legal slot today we look at how consent can be used as a defence by someone accused of serious sexual offending against a child. Audio
Law and order set to become political football in 2023
A year out from the 2023 election, law and order once again looks set to become a political football.
Labour, National, and now ACT have all unveiled law and order packages of varying powers and… Audio
Rotorua locals threaten law breaking over ram raids
Some Rotorua locals say it's only a matter of time before businesses take the law into their own hands to combat a spate of ram raids and other crimes.
Frustrated residents and shop owners met with… Audio
'Many have suffered greatly': Police commissioner fronts abuse in care inquiry
Many children have been let down by police responses to abuse in state care, says the police commissioner.
Tauranga dog attack: Council appeals judge’s decision
Tauranga council believes the judge focused on the victim of the attack rather than the responsibilities of the dog's owner.
Snapped: Thousands get off scot-free despite using phones, not wearing seatbelts
Smart cameras have seen 50,000 drivers using their phones or not wearing their seatbelts on Auckland roads but they won't get tickets.
Illegal to ignore "do not knock" stickers
It's now illegal for roving salespeople to ignore "do not knock" stickers.
Today's changes to the Fair Trading Act, mean door-to-door traders who ignore a 'Do Not Knock' sticker risk fines of up to… Audio
Planning for the robot uprising
Major parts of our daily lives are controlled by artificial intelligence. What if it turns against us? Audio
The Week in Detail: Firefighters, Taiwan, and alcohol
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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FBI sought nuclear documents in search of Trump's home - US media report
Classified documents relating to nuclear weapons were among the items FBI agents were seeking when they searched the former US president's residence, the Washington Post says.
How young is too young to be charged with a crime?
New Zealand's age of criminal responsibility is lower than many other countries around the world - Amnesty wants the government to change that. Audio
Gap in legislation allowing rise in dodgy breeders - Dogs NZ
A gap in the law is allowing lax controls on puppy farming and dog breeding, and new legislation is desperately needed, an industry association says. Audio
Police investigating allegations a man used fake documents to work as a doctor
The police are investigating allegations a man worked as a fake doctor and saw patients at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland.
He was employed for about six months.
RNZ's health correspondent Rowan… Audio
Pleas to slow Oranga Tamariki restructure plan fall on deaf ears
The government is forging ahead with legislation to restructure how Oranga Tamariki is monitored despite overwhelming opposition that has seen a National MP storm out of Parliament.
Trump Mar-a-Lago raid unprecedented - State attorney
The "unprecedented" raid on Donald Trump's Florida home has sent shockwaves across the US, sparking threats of retailiation from him and his allies.
The FBI searched the former US president's… Audio
Three strikes law repealed more than 10 yrs after implementation
The contentious 'Three Strikes' law is out - after a bill to repeal the legislation passed its final hurdle in Parliament last night.
Introduced under a National-ACT Government, the regime was… Audio
New firearms legislation will be a flop - National Party
The National Party believes new legislation empowering courts to ban criminals from accessing firearms will be a "complete flop".
Party police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says his party supports the… Audio
Three strikes is out: Repeal bill passes in Parliament
The government has passed its bill repealing the three strikes law, which automatically hands maximum sentences to criminals who commit three serious crimes. Justice Minister Kiri Allan says serious…
Murder-accused to be assessed over fitness to stand trial
The man charged with murdering a Cambridge woman yesterday will be held in a mental health facility.
