Law
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
'Flip of the coin': Man lucky to be alive after coward punch
"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer. Audio
Should Jacinda Ardern have fronted up to the Covid-19 inquiry?
Emile Donovan speaks to constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler about why former ministers weren't compelled to attend the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Audio
Woman killed, man shot by police
A woman is dead after being shot by the police officers called to her home over concerns for her safety. A man remains in hospital in a stable condition after also being shot by police. Officers were… Audio
Solider accused of spying to face court martial
A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based… Audio
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The former Auckland eye surgeon was found not guilty of Pauline Hanna's murder.
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Demystifying the world of Intellectual Property
From the brand of coffee you drink, the song you like to sing, to the car you drive .. examples of intellectual property are everywhere. Which means there are also disputes over them. Right now there… Audio
'Justice' or 'vengeance'? Why sex offender name suppression is changing
Explainer - A recently passed law aims to give victims of sexual offences more control over name suppression orders. Audio
'He's been failed': Sister challenges coroner, police over man's death
It comes as the coroner is critical of police failings in investigating the circumstances of the death of Nigel Bom in his flat.
History with Dr Grant Morris: How many lawyers is too many?
New Zealand has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the world. But it certainly wasn't always the case. Today our resident professor, Dr Grant Morris explores how and why we have so… Audio
Owner illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park
The woman has been fined $400 after posting photos of her dogs at the National Park on social media.
Net tightens on money launderers, but loosens for law-abiding citizens
There is no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we should not be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net.
Sweeping reforms to laundering laws
There's no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we shouldn't be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net Audio
Tesla ordered to pay $414m over fatal Autopilot crash
A Florida jury has potentially opening the floodgates for more lawsuits over its driver-assist technology.
Manslaughter charge for 'unprovoked' fatal blow outside rugby club
Daytona Thompson has been charged after delivering a single punch that killed 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko.
Gloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assault
The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast Christian sect Gloriavale has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges of sexual assault, indecent acts and common assault. Reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to… Audio
The electoral changes that will disenfranchise tens of thousands
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.
When it's worth waiting for democracy
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes. Audio
When it's worth waiting for democracy
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes. Audio
