Law
NZ First supporters intended Peters to be recipient of donations, court hears
The High Court has heard from New Zealand First Foundation donors who believed they were giving money to party leader Winston Peters.
Crown's role in Alan Hall's case to be scrutinised by QC
Nicolette Levy QC will head an investigation into the Crown's role in the miscarriage of justice surrounding Alan Hall.
Electoral law change would allow Māori to fully exercise voting rights - Faafoi
The government is proposing to change the electoral law to allow Māori voters to switch electoral rolls at any time.
Alan Hall case: "evidence has been known for 30 years"
The Solicitor-General has launched an investigation into the role of all the Crown lawyers ever involved in the case of Alan Hall. Mr Hall was found guilty of murdering Arthur Easton during a violent… Audio
Expert on Alan Hall's murder conviction quashing
The Supreme Court yesterday quashed Alan Hall's murder conviction, but an expert warns there are many other wrongful convictions which are yet to be overturned.
University of Waikato professor of… Audio
Alan Hall's lawyer on conviction quashing
Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Audio
Alan Hall no longer a convicted murder
Alan Hall is no longer a convicted murderer and questions are now being asked about the police and lawyers who helped put him behind bars.
The Supreme Court has found a substantial miscarriage of… Audio
Alan Hall's brother Geoff on his wrongful conviction
Alan Russell Hall was labelled a murderer for 36 years, 19 of which he spent behind bars. Yesterday the Supreme Court quashed his conviction for the crime he didn't commit. Hall was convicted of… Audio
Former insider frustrated by NZ First MPs' reluctance to fundraise
The New Zealand First Foundation fraud trial has had a glimpse of the party's inner workings from a former insider.
'We fought against injustice and we won today': Murder conviction quashed after 37 years
A panel of judges at the Supreme Court made the decision after even the Crown admitted there had been a miscarriage of justice.
Luxon urges Poto Williams to be removed as Police Minister
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is calling for Police Minister Poto Williams to be removed from the role, saying she's "not equipped". Audio
Inheritance law changes - what might they mean for you?
The law around who inherits your property when you die looks set for a shake-up - and some of the proposals are proving to be quite controversial. The Law Commission reviewed the legislation governing… Audio
Luxon on National Party plan to combat gang shootings
Gang shootings are on the rise and the government is considering more measures to counter the violence.
The National Party is suggesting Australian-style laws banning bikies from wearing insignia or… Audio
Shargin Stephens' whānau blamed for leaking court documents
The whānau of Shargin Stephens, fatally shot by police in 2016, was blamed for leaking court documents by a coroner, despite there being no evidence they had done so.
The Crown Solicitor, acting for… Audio
Supreme Court expected to quash Alan Hall murder conviction
Today, the Supreme Court is expected to quash the murder conviction of a man who fought for 37 years to clear his name.
It all started in 1985, when Alan Hall was found guilty of murder, and… Audio
Gangs legislation should be treated with suspicion - Gilbert
New Zealand has seen this kind of gang crime before and people should be wary of politicians promising action, expert Jarrod Gilbert says.
Defendants kept $700,000 in donations to spend 'as they saw fit' - Crown
The Crown has opened its case against two people charged in the New Zealand First Foundation fraud case.
Two charged with murder over body found in Taupō motel
A 31-year-old man and a 40-year-old man are facing murder charges following the death of Ryan Woodford in March.
19 years in prison: Now Crown set to admit murder conviction flawed
A man who has battled for 37 years to clear his name is expected to finally have his murder conviction quashed tomorrow.
French court upholds New Caledonia referendum outcome
French court upholds disputed New Caledonia referendum outcome. Audio
