Law
Major shake-up of fishing quota system on the way
The courts, not Tiktok, should deal with illegal fishing, Shane Jones says.
Iwi loses High Court challenge against beach vehicle bylaw
A Marlborough iwi has been unsuccessful in its challenge of a council bylaw restricting vehicle access on the east coast.
Law firm partner accused of inappropriate touching at Christmas party
The man was known for his "outlandish" and "boisterous" dancing, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal heard.
Another chance for Lucy Letby?
Medical experts argued this week that there was no evidence to support Lucy Letby's conviction for murder. Audio
MSD found wrong after tangi food cost refused in funeral grant
A woman successfully appealed an MSD decision refusing to cover food costs for her husband's tangi in a funeral grant.
Are NZ designs open to being ripped off?
Last year, two new treaties were adopted by the WIPO, one relating to patents and the other design law, in a bid to increase protections for original and indigenous ideas. Audio
50 years of Treaty Settlements - where are we now?
How have race relations changed across the half century? Leading expert in the intersection between tikanga and the common law Natalie Coates explains. Audio
Victim warns new stalking bill could protect stalkers, harm victims
A victim warns that new stalking laws could "do more harm than good".
Govt working on law for tough punishments for police attackers
The government said it's working at pace on a new law that would mean tough punishments for people who attack police officers. A Waikato officer was injured last night after a driver allegedly drove… Audio
Concerns new stalking bill could cause greater harm to victims
The Crimes Legislation Stalking and Harassment Amendment Bill was introduced and passed its first reading in December last year to make stalking an illegal offence with a jail time of up to five… Audio
The life of Judge Michael Behrens
He was a colourful man, with a colourful career, who also happened to look a bit like Charles Manson.
Kiwi sues author Neil Gaiman and estranged wife for sexual assault
Scarlett Pavlovich says Gaiman repeatedly raped her while she worked for him and Amanda Palmer in 2022, causing physical, mental and emotional harm.
Expert panel finds no evidence UK 'serial killer' nurse killed newborns
Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life sentences for the deaths of the babies at neo-natal units in the northwest of England.
Survivor relieved after Tim Jago named
One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president says it's a relief Tim Jago has finally been named. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
Lawyer on length of Tim Jago's name suppression
Legal experts have weighed in on the issue following the naming of former ACT party president Tim Jago, who was convicted of abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s. Lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Corin… Audio
Chair of Covid-19 Inquiry calls for public submissions
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry is calling for public submissions, with phase 2 in its early stages. Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How a Kiwi app is fighting crime, and fuelling fears of surveillance
When Golriz Ghahraman hit the headlines again this year, another name popped up with the story.
A retail crime-fighting app helping tracking repeat offenders
A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time Audio
Appeal dismissed after elderly man with sleep apnoea, dementia has driver's licence removed
A doctor concerned about an elderly man who defied orders not to drive wrote to transport officials who then took away his licence.
