Law
Call for police to be more transparent after Taranaki shooting
A lifelong friend of a man shot and killed by police in Taranaki two years ago says he was shocked to hear of another fatal shooting.
22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot on Saturday night after he… Audio
Drunk drivers missing out on interlock sentences
Hundreds of drunk drivers who are eligible, are not getting an alcohol interlock sentence - and even if they did, they'd probably get away with never having the device fitted to their vehicle.
Once… Audio
Law change to allow deportation of potential terrorists, refugees on the cards
The government may change the law so would-be terrorists and refugees who are serious offenders could be sent back to their home countries.
UK minister resigns after Boris Johnson fined for lockdown parties
UK Justice Minister David Wolfson has resigned in protest after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fined for breaking Covid-19 restrictions in the form of a string of parties at his home.
Johnson is… Audio
Ed Bisch fighting pharmaceutical companies for justice
For 20 years, Ed Bisch has been fighting to make sure Purdue Pharma and its owners face severe consequences for their role in the opioid crisis. He tells us why he and other grieving families say… Audio
'Not a deterrent': Two-year jail term for Vake manslaughter criticised
Friends of a rising MMA fighter and father killed in a one punch attack want much tougher minimum sentences.
Fau Vake attack: Man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter jailed
The man who killed a rising MMA star in a late night Auckland attack last year has been sentenced to just under three years in jail.
25 year old Liufau Vake died in hospital nine days after being… Audio
Where to now for the Black Ferns team culture?
Widespread problems within the culture and management of the Black Ferns rugby team - including body shaming, ghosting and favouritism - have been revealed in a scathing independent review.
The… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care widens scope
The inquiry into abuse in care has extended the scope of what it called its Anglican investigation to include other Protestant churches.
The Royal Commission says it will now include the Methodist… Audio
Why Ed Sheeran’s court victory sounds good for the music industry
Comment: There's a good chance you've heard a song by Ed Sheeran called Shape of You which has been streamed over 3 billion times on Spotify.
Action Plan on Modern Slavery
The Government says it wants to crack down on modern slavery. Proposals unveiled today are part of a wider plan of action against forced labour and people trafficking. But measures to address the… Audio
High Court rules vaccine mandates justified for doctors, teachers
A legal challenge questioning the lawfulness of the government's Covid-19 vaccination mandate for educators and health workers has failed in the High Court.
NZ needs laws to stop modern slavery - Trade Aid boss
Trade Aid is all about sustainable trade - fair prices, wages and working conditions.
It is part of the government's Modern Slavery Advisory Group.
Chief executive Geoff White is adamant new… Video, Audio
Govt reveals plan on law to stamp out modern slavery
The government is putting the onus on businesses to do their bit to stamp out modern slavery.
It's proposing a new law which would force companies to take action, if their products are linked to… Audio
Singapore jails Australian for hurling wine bottle, killing man
The judge called the incident which also injured the victim's wife an act of religious hostility toward Muslims.
'Pattern of breaches': Crowd funding platform fined thousands
An Australian-owned crowd funding platform has incurred a $7500 penalty for not filing financial statements on time.
Calls for regulation on home delivery services
Access to alcohol, cigarettes and vaping products is a lot easier for under-age New Zealanders thanks to the home delivery services lacking any regulation. Doctors Brylie Apeldoorn and Hannah Miles… Audio
Oklahoma passes near-total abortion ban with threat of jail for providers
Lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it illegal to perform an abortion in the state except in medical emergencies.
Special panel needed to review allegations against judge
A judge accused of misconduct will only be investigated if a special panel set up to review the allegations decides to proceed.
The judge - who has name suppression - has argued they shouldn't be… Audio
Ministry of Health defends legal cost of fight over Māori vaccination data
Key privacy issues were at stake over a legal battle with Whānau Ora over data on unvaccinated Māori, the ministry says.
