Law
The electoral changes that will disenfranchise tens of thousands
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.
When it's worth waiting for democracy
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do you get a patent?
Leading patent attorney Matt Adams, a partner at trans-Tasman intellectual property firm FB Rice, joins Emile Donovan from RNZ's Wellington studio to explain how you get a patent, how they're… Audio
Drawing a line between threat and oppression
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered.
Balancing risk with overreach in our terror laws
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered Audio
Lawyer censured for slapping colleague's bottom
A law firm partner has been censured after claiming social functions allow more "freedom" for boundary-crossing conduct.
Voting enrolment changes could lower voter participation - former electoral review panel chair
A former lawyer who chaired the last review of electoral law says the government's move to scrap election day voting enrolments could lower voter participation. Deborah Hart was part of an independent… Audio
'Reckless': Man fined after crashing unsafe plane with no licence
The man has been ordered to pay $14,475 for multiple serious breaches of aviation safety rules.
Cars targeted in clampdown on unpaid court fines
The government is pledging to turn around "a long-standing slackness" in collecting court fines by stepping up the seizure of offenders' vehicles.
Company directors load up on liability insurance
About 95 percent of board directors have coverage as they face a growing storm of legal and liquidation risks.
Coroner calls for stronger legislation to prevent boxing deaths
The family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths. Kain Parsons… Audio
Do countries have a duty to prevent climate harm?
The world's highest court is about to answer this crucial question.
The Ministry of Health's alcohol problem
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side.
Booze warnings on hold
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side. Audio
Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of violent reoffending
It's been 11 years since Allan Rosewarne was jailed for his reign of rape, extreme violence, sadism and cruelty to children.
The people brought down in a South American-linked syndicate sting
In 2022, a joint police and customs bust uncovered cartel links to smuggled drugs in furniture and art, and a family at the centre of it all.
Council calls for tougher dog laws, rescuers overwhelmed
Auckland Council impounded more than 12,000 dogs last year - more than half were euthanised. Frontline rescuers and local leaders say the crisis requires immediate on-the-ground action and law reform.
'He kept coming': Woman's fatal stabbing of Mongrel Mob partner ruled self-defence
After being punched, hit with a chair, and strangled, Te Waiariki Grace stabbed her partner once, fatally slicing his heart.
Govt move to scrap 'four wellbeings' could undermine council stability - officials warn
Critics argue removing councils' wellbeing priorities may lower costs, but will also reduce local autonomy and risk Treaty settlement fallout. Audio
IRD nets 'zapper' tax cheat in first of its kind conviction
Gurwinder Singh is the first Kiwi sentenced for using illegal sales suppression tools to avoid paying $200,000 in taxes.
