Law
Murderer gets new jail term for trying to blackmail dead man
Murderer David James Lothian has been given another jail sentence, for trying to blackmail a man he did not know was dead.
Minister on proposed changes to conservation land management
Proposed law changes aim to remove the handbrake on the slow management of national parks and conservation land.
The Department of Conservation manages more than 4600 active concessions and receives… Audio
Apartments, together: New unit titles law fosters political collaboration
All political parties in Parliament have supported a law improving regulation of body corporates, with hopes it will improve access to apartment living.
Mallard holds on to Speaker role after trespass controversy
Trevor Mallard is safe in his job as Parliament's Speaker for now - with the Prime Minister continuing to express her support.
The Speaker performed a major backdown yesterday - withdrawing five… Video, Audio
Swarbrick targets drug laws as 49 substances reclassified
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick has used the reclassification of 49 drugs - including Fentanyl - to argue New Zealand's drug laws increase harms and should be replaced.
Feedback sought on proposed changes to conservation law
The proposed changes to conservation law are focused on streamlining the processes for concessions and management planning for national parks and conservation land.
RMA reforms may complicate controls on helicopter flights, council says
The government has been warned that planning law changes may erode Auckland Council's already limited ability to control helicopter flights.
Faafoi's failure to respond 'callous' - lawyer
A lawyer is calling Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi callous for not responding to a letter asking for a man to be exempt from extradition because of health issues.
The Pre-Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Guy Williams
Panellists Teuila Fuatai and Guy Williams discuss the recent kakapo breeding season, and what the panellists have been thinking. Audio
US Supreme Court may overturn landmark abortion law
The US Supreme Court could be overturning the landmark ruling which made abortion legal in that country.
A leaked draft opinion which has been obtained by political journalism site Politico, shows… Audio
Leaked US Supreme Court decision suggests majority set to overturn abortion laws
A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests the US Supreme Court has voted to overturn the Roe v Wade decision that legalised abortion nationwide, Politico reports.
Legal aid system in grave danger if no new money in budget : senior barrister & ex crown prosecutor
A senior barrister and former crown prosecutor says unless this month's budget contains new funding for the legal aid system, it is is danger of collapse. Hourly rates for legal aid work haven't… Audio
Kyung Yup Kim, China and NZ's extradition laws
A woman was killed in Shanghai in 2009. A New Zealand resident, Kyung Yup Kim, is accused of her murder. China wants him extradited - why is it taking so long? Audio
Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims
Germany has filed a case against Italy at the UN's highest court over attempts within Italy to claim compensation for Nazi-era war crimes.
Owen Bennett: is Elon set for a scuffle with the EU?
Self-proclaimed free speech absolutist Elon Musk raised eyebrows around the world this week after it was revealed he is purchasing social media platform Twitter for $US44 billion. The announcement… Audio
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei disappointed by High Court decision
An Auckland hapū is disappointed with the High Court's decision not to resolve issues around overlapping land claims.
Technology hurdles causing 'outrageous' case delays in court - lawyer
People charged with minor offences are stuck in the court system because of the judiciary's resistance to technology and the government's reluctance to clarify its role. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Martin Bosley discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, paid parental leave, the vinyl revival. Audio
Charges laid over $500,000 gold bullion fraud, car arsons
A 63-year-old man is facing several charges including gold bullion fraud, committing burglaries and committing two car arsons, police say.
'A very fair outcome': Lawyer says govt given a wakeup call over MIQ
The High Court has provided the government with "a clear steer" to find a better way to operate MIQ if it's needed in future, Paul Radich QC says. Audio
