Law
US courts to begin staff furloughs as shutdown lingers
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal judiciary will be forced to send some of its over 33,000 employees home and require others to work without a paycheck.
Man killed by drunk driver convicted hours earlier
Anthony Wood's wife says it's ridiculous the man who killed her husband was able to get behind the wheel after being convicted of drunk driving the same day.
New Police Association boss talks body cameras
There's a renewed push for police to wear body cameras and its coming from the front line. The Police union says officers support being wired for sound and vision on the job. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
AA says govt should overhaul driving fines and penalties
The AA wants the Government to overhaul fines and penalties for driving offences, many of which have remained unchanged since 1999. Dylan Thomsen from the AA spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio
ACC set to hire independent whistleblower service
It comes at the same time as ACC has been reprimanded by the Chief Ombudsman.
'He had no chance': Court upholds jail term for violent home invasion
A 32-year-old who bound and assaulted an elderly man during a robbery failed to have his sentence reduced by the Court of Appeal.
Caught red-handed: Police dye snares Whangārei teen in meth import sting
A 19-year-old caught with dye-stained hands has been jailed, after helping uplift almost a kilogram of methamphetamine.
Honking, yelling ignored as driver dragged dog through street
A drunk driver, dragging his dog suspended from a window, pulled the fingers at motorists who were honking and yelling at him to stop.
Govt commits to Bill allowing three-day postnatal stay
The announcement comes in the wake of warnings maternity services are already overloaded and understaffed.
Concerns over new powers being given to police
Police will soon be able to take photos and gather intelligence in public spaces. The government is changing legislation to expand their powers after court rulings found they were initially acting… Audio
WorkSafe deadline approaches for Health NZ
Health New Zealand has just under two weeks to comply with a WorkSafe order to put systems in place to protect workers from psychosocial risks at work. Health New Zealand Interim Chief HR Officer… Audio
Drug Foundation calls for decriminalisation of all drug use
The New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for decriminalisation of all drug use. Director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'A moment to celebrate': America's Cup champs hail Hauraki Gulf protection
The Bill is "an amazing first step" but still leaves plenty to do, Peter Burling says. Audio
Witnesses speak at White Island eruption inquiry
Nearly six years after the deadly eruption on Whakaari White Island, the first phase of a coronial inquiry into the disaster is underway, with witness statements beginning today. RNZ reporter Amy… Audio
Digital IDs: Balancing privacy with convenience
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage.
Digital IDs are coming
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage. Audio
Nearly 30,000 dogs still unregistered in Auckland: Council
Auckland Council is frustrated nearly 30,000 dogs are still unregistered. The Council's manager for animal management Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man's sex with underage teen leaves trail of despair
Jessie Morgan, 22, went to trial in April this year, defending six charges.
