Law
Kiri Allan on justice system's approach to gangs
The government says greater powers for police to tackle violent crime could be on the cards.
Police Minister Chris Hipkins says he has been studying some of the new laws aimed at gangs in Australia… Audio
Thousands of drivers caught breaking restricted licence rules
Police caught 5000 drivers breaking their restricted licences by carrying passengers when they shouldn't last year - and prosecuted just one of them.
They issued written warnings to just 10 of them.
…Value of 'priceless' carving becomes an issue
The justice system is forcing the police to put a price on something they regard as priceless.
Cheese names under threat in EU free trade negotiations
NZ is currently negotiating a free trade agreement with the EU, and our cheese makers are worried they're about to be caught in the crossfire. The New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association's… Audio
Companies fined over $400k for making false building wrap claims
Two companies, one of which is a building certification company in Australia, have been fined for making false claims about a building wrap product.
Why NZ First president quit over party’s ‘moral and business’ failings
The NZ First fraud trial hears why an ex-president quit after refusing to sign off accounts, citing party practices that were against his moral and business values, Tim Murphy writes.
Concerns about privacy under US-linked police data storage
The police are looking to expand their use of a controversial evidence storage system run by an American company that supplies them with tasers.
Taser maker has control over lawyer access to police evidence
The police are looking to expand their use of a controversial evidence storage system run by an American company, Axon, that supplies them with tasers.
Axon was recently criticised in the US for its… Audio
Mentally ill people in prison a human rights violation - expert
A top forensic psychiatrist says psychiatric patients are suffering serious human rights abuses in prisons because there's no room in acute mental health accommodation.
He says the inhumane… Audio
New Minister for Justice pledges 'victim-centric' approach
East Coast MP Kiri Allan is taking on the justice portfolio announced in this week's Cabinet reshuffle, and already has plenty on her plate.
Council keeps LGNZ membership in face of government's planned law changes
The West Coast Regional Council made the decision after a warning about the government's plans to change laws affecting councils.
Married woman stole $245k over 15 years while claiming to be solo mum
A lifetime beneficiary who stole almost $250,000 from New Zealand taxpayers has been sentenced to home detention.
New Justice Minister acknowledges victim support lacking without offering solution
New Justice Minister Kiri Allan says victims of crime deserve better support, but is yet to specify how she'll improve what's on offer.
Tourism firm RealNZ faces charges over moorings in Milford Sound
A major tourism company is being taken to court over unconsented moorings in Milford Sound.
Rwanda asylum flight from UK cancelled after legal action
A last-minute legal battle means the first flight taking asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda will not depart, the BBC has been told.
Wendy Davis: Why make a fuss
When Wendy Davis was attacked at work the incident wasn't taken seriously. Like so many women of her generation, she'd been told never to make a fuss. Her attacker, Bradley Robert Edwards, would go on… Audio
Children's Commissioner aghast over moves to scrap role
The Children's Commissioner is aghast that a bill effectively dismantling the role is proceeding, despite the majority of submissions opposing it. The Social Services and Community Select Committee… Audio
Second public hearing on 6 January riots held
The second installment of the public hearings by the committee investigating the 6 January insurrection took place earlier this morning.
It showed the former president Donald Trump was clearly told… Audio
Next stage agreed in 90-year-old's charges over alleged child abuse at Lake Alice
A pre-trial hearing for the former psychiatric hospital worker who faces eight charges has been set for November.
Auckland court will be setting for Whakaari eruption trial
The four-month trial for 11 parties charged with health and safety breaches will be held in the Environment Court in Auckland.
