Law
Banning teens from social media distracting from real issues
The Australian Prime Minister is vowing to get kids off their devices and on to the footy field by introducing a miniumum social media age of 16. Aoteroa's Prime Minister has said he's up for looking… Audio
ACC researcher on proposal to increase levies
An ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies to cover rising injury numbers and costs is directly linked ACC's failures in rehabilitating patients. Researcher and barrister specialising in ACC… Audio
The Panel with Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Catherall and Michael Moynahan discuss whether the death knell is sounding for the capital, which old-fashioned lollies they have a hankering… Audio
Baby stopped breathing after wrong dose of medicine dispensed by pharmacist
A pharmacist breached a health code of conduct by dispensing the wrong dose of medication to a four-week-old baby, who was later admitted to hospital.
SkyCity casino to shut down for 5 days
Skycity casino will shut down for five days, for failing help a problem gambler who lost more than a million dollars on the pokies. The gambler spent up to 9 hours playing continuously. On 23… Audio
Nearly 70 Te Whatu Ora staff signed non-disclosure agreements
It's been revealed nearly 70 Te Whatu Ora staff have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November and 38 within the Ministry for the Environment. It's prompted a complaint to the Public… Audio
Lawyer on ACC u-turn on case management restructure
A specialist lawyer says the ACC was warned its $74 million case management restructure would fail and is pleased to hear a back-tracking is under way. Co-convenor of the ACC Futures Coalition group… Audio
Police bust cannabis growing operation involving migrants
Police say they have busted a cannabis growing operation that involves migrant workers forced to mind houses with such dodgy wiring that they're at risk of burning down. Counties Manukau East Police… Audio
'Adjustments' needed for citizenship bill - NZ deputy PM
The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere, Auckland to discuss the Samoa citizenship bill. Audio
Should New Zealand treat misogyny as extremism?
New Zealand should consider following the UK's lead in classifying a form of misogyny as extremism, an expert says. Audio
Should New Zealand treat misogyny as extremism?
Misogyny could be considered its own form of extremism under new laws in the UK. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether… Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether…
AudioComancheros arrests will make dent in NZ's drug market - police
A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Other gang members and associates in Auckland are also facing charges and millions of dollars… Audio
Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose business with 9pm rule
Some South and West Auckland liquor stores fear they could lose up to 40% of their business with new rules preventing the sale of alcohol after 9pm. The new rules will come into effect from December… Audio
MPs' comments amount to attacks on judiciary, lawyers say
The NZ Bar Association is concerned about the risk of political interference in the courts.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell discuss inequality of electricity prices, and the start of the Paralympics. Jo McCarroll is the editor of NZ Gardener… Audio
Assisted dying law under review: both sides line up
It is nearly five years since the End of Life Choice Act became law, and nearly three years since it was implemented, allowing some terminally ill adults with fewer than six months to live to be… Audio
Uber drivers applaud landmark Employment Court ruling
Drivers at the ride-sharing giant have welcomed a decision to classify them as employees rather than contractors.
Treaty Negotiations Minister defends 5% of coastline comment
Paul Goldsmith says his claim customary title will be reduced to a fragment of the coastline was just part of "free-flowing discussion".
