Law
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Categories and strategy: The path of Parliament's members' bills
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago
Nearly 20 years ago after killing Birgit Brauer, Michael Scott Wallace still denies the crime.
Google pushes to keep Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking
The woman, in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after a party.
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appeals court ruling
The ruling came a day after a trade court had ruled the US President had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.
Principal changes mind on prosecuting parents for truancy
A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to… Audio
Federated Farmers on changes to RMA
The government's released new rules and policies telling Councils how to manage everything from housing and mining to water. Federated Farmers National Vice President Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Parents who condone truancy face fines
Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren… Audio
Mistrial ruled in case against Diego Maradona's medical team
Earlier, one of the three judges resigned due to an ethical breach.
RMA overhaul met with jubilation from some, dismay from others
The government's plan for massive changes to planning and consent rules have been met with jubilation from some quarters - and dismay from others. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Questions over online gambling law changes
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
Opening the door to more addiction
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be Audio
Some undocumented children have no rights to work, study
Imagine growing up in New Zealand your whole life only to find at 18 that you have no right to work, study or even remain here. That's the reality facing a rising number of undocumented young people… Audio
Officials warn govt on international adoptions
Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Allan Blackman. They discuss the latest OCR shift and youth interest in ultra-violent sports, which today's guest says is… Audio
Privacy Commssion puts out new advice to protect children
The Privacy Commission has put out new filming and photography advice for organisations in a bid to protect children and young people. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Performance with a purpose - Trump on South Africa
Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk
Trump's South African spotlight
Donald Trump's claims of a white genocide in South Africa betray the influence of his billionaire expat friends, including Elon Musk Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Elwood (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Elwood. They discuss two new punishments - "mandatory money management" and "community work experience" - for… Audio
