Law
Growing pains: Our outdated adoption laws
Our almost 70-year-old adoption laws are under review and there are calls for changes to make it easier for adopted children to reconnect with their biological family. Audio
Veterinary Association says court's dog ruling likely to make vets more cautious
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has expressed disappointment with Tauranga Moana District Court's decision on a dog attack on a Bay of Plenty veterinarian.
Twitter sues Elon Musk over $US44b purchase deal
Twitter is asking a court to order the world's richest person to complete the merger at the agreed $US54.20 per Twitter share price.
Defendant warned about making Whangārei 'look bad' after CBD brawl
A judge says Whangārei is at risk of looking lawless after a weekend brawl in the city centre, which could turn tourists off and leave retailers struggling financially.
What makes a charity a charity?
The Supreme Court has ruled that Family First isn't a charity - so what actually are the rules about what is and isn't a charity? Audio
Legality of rodeo questioned at High Court
The legality of rodeo has been questioned today at the High Court.
The Animal Law Association and animal rights group SAFE want to bring an end to what they say is an "unnecessary and unlawful"… Audio
Legal Gender
A four year publicly funded research project on 'gender and the law' in the UK recently published its findings. It's titled:The research was led by Davina Cooper. She speaks to Karyn Audio
Tongan body worried about changes to NZ pork law
A Tongan community body voices concern about proposed changes to NZ's pork laws. Audio
Three charged, motorbikes seized after gang funeral procession
Three people are facing charges over "unlawful and dangerous driving" during a gang related funeral procession, police say.
Abortion advocates push back against Roe v Wade ruling
In the United States, supporters of reproductive rights are mobilising en masse to fight back against the Supreme Court's ruling that abortion is not a constitutional right. As many as 26 states could… Audio
Law expert calls for police watchdog's involvement in Alan Hall case
The time police are taking to release details of their internal inquiry into a serious miscarriage of justice in the Alan Hall case is being questioned.
Election law expert on Wellington mayoral billboards
A Wellington lawyer says complaints about early advertising for council elections in October are coming from people who don't actually know the rules.
Wellington Mayoral candidate Paul Eagle has been… Audio
'Sick of being singled out': Paul Eagle on the mayoral billboard saga
Wellington mayoral candidate Paul Eagle has removed digital billboards over the weekend after being asked to do so, but has put up billboards on new sites and says it is legal.
Tourists fined for bringing Pacific shell, coral souvenirs into NZ
The travellers were each fined $600 for importing the items without the necessary permits.
Children's Commissioner a beacon for those failed by state care system - advocates
A petition against a new law ending the role of Children's Commissioner accuses the government of not listening to the voices of those who have been through the state care system.
New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling
New York state passed a law on Friday banning guns from many public places, forced by a landmark US Supreme Court ruling last week that struck down the state's restrictive gun-license laws.
Bid to hold driver's licence without photo on religious grounds rejected
Stephen Butcher believes driver's licence photos are the "mark of the beast".
Former Dilworth School house master jailed for almost four years
Another former staff member of Auckland's Dilworth School has been sentenced.
Ardern heralds Europol Agreement as 'milestone' of co-operation
The government's signing of an Europol Agreement significant reflects shared principles of democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Seasonal workers' court action may set precedent for all on minimum wage
A group of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand for seasonal work are taking an employer to court over hours worked and deductions to their wages for things like wet weather gear and travel costs.
