Law
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Justice Minister warns government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings
The minister claims New Zealand's "bespoke" legal system could discourage overseas investment.
Loafers Lodge trial over: Here's what you need to know
Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five counts of murder and one of arson.
United Nations torture watchdog visiting New Zealand prisons
Recent reports from the chief ombudsman and Office of the Inspectorate expressed concerns that human rights were being breached.
Comey indictment shows how Trump has taken radical turn
Analysis: It's been a stunning period, even by the president's own often-stunning standards.
'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlooked
Leonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.
Loafers lodge killer found guilty of murder and arson
A sense of relief and justice was palpable at the High Court in Wellington today as the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was convicted of murder. But it was underscored by incredible… Audio
New Far North bylaw enforcing desexing for all cats
A new Far North District Council bylaw requires all cats over the age of four months to be "chipped and snipped". It's a big change for the Far North which has not tried to restrict cats in the past… Audio
Loafers Lodge arsonist guilty of five murders
The man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. Our reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook from outside the High… Audio
Deliberations continue in Loafers Lodge trial with 10-person jury
Another juror has been discharged this morning due to illness.
The legalities of using the insanity defence in NZ courts
The insanity defence has been in the headlines recently, but for many of us it's not entirely clear what it means in practice. Audio
Youth as young as 12 arrested after robbery attempt
The five youth arrested after an aggravated robbery attempt were aged between 12 and 14.
Three months on from disposable vape ban students caught vaping
Three months since disposable vapes were banned from shelves some schools say they're still grappling with students vaping and a researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes… Audio
Government's Holidays Act overhaul sparks debate
The coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns. Chief executive of MyHr Jason Ennor spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
International abduction figures don't tell whole story - family law professor
Official figures only include numbers for children take to countries that have signed the Hague Convention.
Judges unfavourable on Trump's string of First Amendment cases
The Trump administration faces a backlash for targeting speech it disagrees with, and federal judges have left a trail of rulings lambasting it for trampling on free speech rights of law firms, media…
A race to change laws sees a sprint to the courts
A spate of legal cases have put the government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic.
South Korea jails CEO for over decade after fatal fire
The chief executive of a lithium battery maker and his son have both been sentenced.
Child sex offender sentenced to further 10 years in prison
The man was sentenced to 12 years in prison, but that has been extended after two more victims came forward.
