Law
Tonga govt changes legal age of marriage to 18
The Government of Tonga has changed the legal age of marriage to 18. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: a legal case against the government began in the High Court in Wellington today… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson, Part 2
In part two, proposed citizen arrest laws are proving unpopular, with the Police Association being the latest to object. President Steve Watt shares his concerns. Then, a popular car that frequents… Audio
New rules for gift cards come into place
Gift cards sold from today must last at least three years, or clearly show they don't expire. Commerce Commission Principal Compliance Advisor Grant MacIntosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Brain-injured man says ACC spying left lasting trauma
ACC secretly watched a man it thought might be faking symptoms of a serious head injury. It downplayed the severity of his injuries for years, and may have breached his privacy dozens of times. No… Audio
Legal action filed after pay rises offered to non-union members
The primary teachers union says it's filing urgent legal action after the government announced it's offering pay rises to teachers who are not in the union. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche… Audio
Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits
Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to… Audio
What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Access to water, food production as a priority, and land use classifications are some of the issues primary sector groups are considering with the government's proposed new resource management…
Insolvencies have spiked - would a law change help?
Analysis: New Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble.
Jan Hellriegel on the role of publishing in the music industry
Musician Jan Hellriegel is the only woman to own a music publishing business in Australasia. With Songbroker Music Publishing, she helps people secure rights to their work. Hellreigel joins Tony to… Audio
Final report into online harm released
Parliament's Education and Workforce Committee has released its final report on the inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online. National's committee lead on the inquiry Carl Bates… Audio
MSD can now legally claw back welfare payments
It means ACC claimants, including sexual and state abuse survivors, will incur debts for extra money they sought.
Government considers scrapping clean car standards
The government is considering completely scrapping the clean car standard that sets limits for vehicle emissions. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland Council campaigning for changes to Dog Control Act
Auckland Council is campaigning for changes to the Dog Control Act that is almost 30 years old. General manager; Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Animal control officers call for law change as dogs locked up for years
Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with current dangerous dogs legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000… Audio
Louise Milligan doesn't shy away from tough topics in her novel
Recovering from a violent crime, a stolen baby and a near drowning: Australian journalist Louise Milligan's new novel leaves very few tough topics untouched as it recounts trauma and family secrets.
…Concerns Middle East conflict could escalate further
Professor of International Law at the University of Waikato, Al Gillespie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about developments in the Middle East. Audio
Bus driver says justice system failing hate victims
A bus driver whose teeth were smashed out says the justice system is failing victims of hate incidents. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
What move on orders could mean for at-risk youth
There is growing alarm among youth advocates and law experts that at-risk children could be asked to leave a public area if they're caught begging or sleeping. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Dairies and vape shops should not be selling nangs - Retail NZ
Corner dairies and convenience stores should not be selling nangs or nitrous oxide at all according to Retail NZ. It is illegal to sell the gas for huffing, but a Checkpoint investigation found corner… Audio
