Law
The world reacts to the Depp/Heard defamation verdict
At 7am New Zealand time the jury deliberating in the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp defamation trial delivered a verdict in favour of the actor. It did also find that Mr Depp had by way of a comment from his… Audio
Advocates want changes to Clean Slate scheme
New Zealand has a law allowing some offenders the right not to have to disclose their criminal convictions.
But experts say the system isn't working and some people who deserve to can't put their… Audio
Fair pay bill: 'There's nowhere else in the world that compels bargaining'
Business NZ says New Zealand is on a shortlist of countries breaching international law due to the government's Fair Pay Agreements Bill. Audio
Nurse expected colleagues would check on Shaun Gray's condition, inquest told
A nurse caring for a patient who died in a suspected suicide did not check on him for an hour before he was found unresponsive.
Privacy breaches by Ministry of Justice staff jump steeply
More than 150 Ministry of Justice staff and contractors breached privacy rules in two years, and faced employment action for snooping in court records.
Whakaari / White Island owners seek dismissal of charges
The family who own Whakaari/ White Island are seeking to have charges against them dismissed.
Employment contracts: What employers should include + your questions
Last week employment law expert Charles McGuinness joined Nine to Noon to talk about the top things workers need to know about employment contracts. Today he talks to Kathryn about what employers need… Audio
Why the Depp/Heard defamation trial has drawn many viewers
More than 500 million people streamed in to watch the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. While the jury deliberates its verdict, we talk to clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland… Audio
Rogue employment advocates causing "reputational, financial, psychological harm"
Concern that rogue employment advocates are causing reputational, financial, and psychological harm to their clients has prompted calls for the regulation of the sector. Employment advocates fulfill a… Audio
Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
Twitter investors are suing Elon Musk and the social media platform over the handling of the billionaire's US$44 billion ($67.5) bid for the company.
Surrogacy law expert on changes considered by government
Would be parents using surrogates will no longer have to adopt their own child after its born if the government accepts changes recommended by the Law Commission.
Its review has found laws governing… Video, Audio
Law Commission details suggested changes to surrogacy law
The laws governing surrogacy in NZ are outdated and in need of a major overall according the Law Commission review.
Top of the list changing the legal status of intended parents who use a surrogate… Video, Audio
Gloriavale leaver reacts to community's apology over abuse
The leadership of Gloriavale is publicly repenting...issuing a statement apologising for failing to protect sex abuse victims and exploited workers.
A landmark court decision recently ruled that… Video, Audio
Sanction of former Gloriavale school principal 'a little soft', trust says
The trust supporting former members of the Gloriavale community is surprised a former Christian School principal has not been struck off the register for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually…
Legal case against government over protection of marine animals
A legal case is being brought against the government for failing to use laws that would protect thousands of marine animals. The landmark legal proceedings have been filed today by the Environmental… Audio
Fmr Gloriavale principal suspended from teaching for hiding assault
A former Gloriavale Christian School principal has been suspended from teaching for three months for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl. Faithful Pilgrim was… Audio
No charges for unsafe roadworks where cyclist was killed
Charges have been dropped against two major contractors over unsafe roadworks where a young cyclist was killed in Christchurch. McConnell Dowell Constructors and Downer New Zealand have instead made… Audio
Charges dropped over unsafe roadworks where cyclist was killed
Charges have been dropped against two major contractors over unsafe roadworks where a young cyclist was killed in Christchurch. McConnell Dowell Constructors and Downer New Zealand have instead made… Audio
'Unable to return home': Petition launched over locked-up Māori land on East Coast
A petition to abolish century-old legislation affecting land use in the small East Coast town of Tokomaru Bay has united the community in support of change.
China seeking region-wide deal in the Pacific
Just weeks after China signed a security agreement with Solomon Islands, that was met with outrage in New Zealand and Australia, it is now pushing a region-wide deal with almost a dozen more Pacific… Audio
