Law
Father pleading for review of dog laws after daughters witness brutal attack
A Northland father is pleading for a review of dog laws and a crackdown on owners after his young daughters were left terrified after witnessing a brutal attack by a pack of roaming dogs right outside… Audio
Work safety group says proposed law change likely to increase harm to people
The bill sets out to cut death and injury rates, and compliance costs, by focusing on the most serious critical risks and reducing confusion.
Court to hear from mosque terrorist's lawyers
The Court of Appeal will today hear from the lawyers who were poised to act at trial for Brenton Tarrant, until he abruptly changed his pleas to guilty and dismissed them. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt
The Court of Appeal will this week consider an application by the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. University of… Audio
Islamic groups concerned over terrorist’s appeal motive
Islamic groups are worried the Christchurch terrorist is going to use his appeal to push himself back into the headlines. Abdur Razzaq is the chairman of the Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ… Audio
Man jailed after strangling partner more than 40 times
A man subjected his partner to almost two years of violence, including chasing her with a spade after she stabbed him following a violent episode.
Drainlayer, panel beater loses ACC lung disease cover due to pet parrot
Medical experts suggested it was "bird fancier's lung" rather than exposure to asbestos dust and paint fumes that led to Jeffrie Radford's pulmonary fibrosis.
Can NZ set its own path with laws against online harm?
Comment - Online harm, including exposure to illegal material, sexualised deepfakes, harassment and bullying, is a pressing problem. NZ can now cautiously follow laws introduced overseas, or develop…
Family Court grants adoption in overseas surrogacy case amid 'uncomfortable facts'
The judge said the child's welfare outweighed concerns about misleading a foreign fertility clinic.
Social media driving trend of injectable peptides
Social media is driving a boom in the use of untested and potentially harmful drugs that claim to help achieve Hollywood good looks. Despite being unnaproved by Medsafe, these types of peptides are… Audio
Becoming Australia
Lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir joins Nights to give the counter-argument for New Zealand becoming the seventh state of Australia. Audio
Woman asked if she ‘expressed distate’ over dentist Rahul Gautum’s alleged indecencies
Rahul Gautam is defending three charges of indecent assault, relating to alleged breast groping, kissing, and the touching of her genitals.
Expert Feature: Everything you need to know about Wills
It feels like every year we have conversations about the importance of having a will, and yet the number of people without one remains stubbornly high. While it can be tempting to put it off, dying… Audio
Judge slams Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS failures in $100,000 theft
More than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen, after investigators could not even prove he was rostered on at the time the rest went missing.
Security guard loses license, after posting 'cocaine' Instagram video in uniform
When his security licence later came under threat, Chavez Stewart claimed the powder on display was flour and Panadol.
The hidden cost of 'fairness' in NZ finance law
Analysis: How legal requirements that NZ financial institutions treat consumers "fairly" raises questions about subjectivity, regulatory power and consumer choice.
Police warn protestors against crossing Harbour Bridge
Police say any protestors attemping to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow will be stopped, but they are warning motorists of potential delays. NZTA has declined an application by the Freedom and… Audio
Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston declined parole
The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University… Audio
Insurance giant fined over failure to apply multi-policy discounts for Kiwi customers
The oversight led to more than 5000 customers being overcharged almost $700,000, the Financial Markets Authority says.
Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting
The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car.
