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Court rules Uber drivers are employees not contractors
The multi-billion dollar global rideshare company Uber lost a landmark appeal in a New Zealand court, which ruled that drivers should be treated as employees, not contractors. FIRST Union General… Audio
Polkinghorne in 'relationship' with sex worker at time of wife's death
The murder-accused communicated regularly with Madison Ashton in the days after his wife's death, a detective says.
Court shown internet history of Polkinghorne's mistress
The High Court in Auckland has today been shown the internet history, photos, and messages from the phones of Pauline Hanna and Philip Polkinghorne's mistress Madison Ashton. Polkinghorne is on trial… Audio
Uber loses appeal against ruling drivers are employees
This gives the drivers employee benefits such as leave entitlements, minimum wage and holiday pay.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
A prominent former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990s.
Mental health report to be prepared for man charged with Pātea murder
He will reappear in the High Court early next month.
Former political figure found guilty on 8 charges of indecent assault
A former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990's. The man has been on trial in the Auckland District Court for sexually abusing two… Audio
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Wife's phone searches discussed
In the years before her death, Pauline Hanna never searched for suicide or self-harm on her phone, a detective says.
Fifth week of Polkinghorne trial begins
The Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - starting its fifth week, going through the search histories and messages on two cellphones related to the case. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to… Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community
AudioWhat Philip Polkinghorne searched online the day after his wife's death
He used the search engine Duck Duck Go, designed to be untraceable, the day after, the High Court in Auckland has heard.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys while he was a mentor at their sports club.
Jury out in sexual abuse case against former political figure
The man, who has ongoing name suppression but is not a sitting MP, is on trial in Auckland this week, who is accused of sexually abusing two teenagers in the 1990s. He is accused of indecently… Audio
Class action against ASB, ANZ could have 100,000 customers
It will be one of the largest class action lawsuits in New Zealand history.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Detective quizzed on Pauline Hanna's internet history
A detective is being quizzed in court on Friday on the internet history of Pauline Hanna, the woman allegedly murdered by her husband. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Addict specialist discusses meth use
A psychiatrist who specialises in addiction, has explained the effects of methamphetamine use in the High Court trial in Auckland of Philip Polkinghorne. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
'It didn't happen': Ex-political figure accused of sexual abuse
The jury in the trial of a former political figure accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s has now heard the defendant's side of the story.
Baby watches on as man accused of its abduction appears in court
A pre-trial hearing has been set for Michael Jai Smith who denies abducting the child in May.
