Law
Judge blocks Trump's mass federal layoffs, White House appeals
The White House has appealed a judge's block on mass layoffs by federal agencies, a key piece of Trump's plan to downsize the government.
Judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of foreign students
The decision to revoke Harvard's international enrolment has sparked allegations of political revenge and First Amendment violations. Audio
Hamilton woman jailed for brutal beatings of children
One child was thrown off a bed and into a wall with such force that they felt their back crack.
Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
Kiwi rapist avoids 501 deportation from Australia
New Zealand-born Hoane Joseph Kahu has been allowed to stay in Australia to care for family members.
RNZ blocked from revealing details of pre-Budget education report
The Attorney-General has obtained an emergency injunction to stop RNZ reporting details of a secret pre-Budget report.
Barbara Buckett on Winston Peters heckler's employment woes
An employee of Tonkin and Taylor was caught on camera actively heckling coalition leader Winston Peters earlier this week. Now, his job could be at risk. Leading employment lawyer Barbara Buckett is… Audio
Calls for law changes to cover unregulated combat sports
It comes after MMA fighter Dan Hooker began recruiting for a combat tournament with no weight limits. Audio
Ex-partner of double-killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified
She says there was massive failing by the health system, which failed to keep the man and the public safe - twice.
Research, ethics, and Artificial Intelligence
When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots. Audio
Serious Fraud Office launches reporting tool
The Serious Fraud Office has launched a new online platform for anonymous reporting of suspected foreign bribery. The reporting tool unveiled as part of a national campaign to raise awareness and to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 May 2025
In today's episode, the co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to… Audio
Te Pāti Māori lawyer on Privileges Committee punishment
Parliament's Privileges Committee is recommending its harshest ever punishment for Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders, following last year's protest haka in the House. Lawyer Tania Waikato represented Te Pāti… Audio
NZ last place in alcohol control policies study
New Zealand has come in last place in a study comparing alcohol control policies across 11 international jurisdictions. Lead co-author and Massey University professor Sally Caswell spoke to Corin… Audio
The confusing blitz of the pay equity bill
The government's shock and awe approach to changing the legislation has fanned the flames of anger.
Poor political strategy fans pay equity fury
The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened. Audio
Former Australian cyclist avoids jail after wife's death
Olympian Melissa Hoskins clung onto her husband's car. As he accelerated away, she fell, receiving fatal injuries.
Man shot partner in face while on bail for hammer attack
Aramu Rangi was sentenced in January to nine years. He's now been sentenced for an unrelated shooting.
Ex-NZ Idol judge found guilty of driving at almost seven times the alcohol limit
Former NZ music icon Paul Ellis has pleaded guilty to driving drunk and disqualified, after crashing a car while 6.7 times the legal alcohol limit.
Dentist ignored woman's 'thrashing about' in pain
A woman in agony during the extraction of a wisdom tooth was ignored by the dentist as she "thrashed about" in pain.
