Law
Social media ban for under 16s
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s won't address on-line misogyny. Audio
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control. Audio
Court considers lifting name suppression for double-killer twice ruled insane
The man was recently found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity for a second time after killing someone he believed was possessed.
Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal US$1m election lottery
An Arizona resident alleges voters had no real chance despite being told winners would be chosen randomly.
Right to Repair bill recommended to not go further
A proposed law that would make it easier for people to get spare parts and patch up their appliances appears to be on the scrap heap itself. Despite 95% of submitters supporting the Right to Repair… Audio
NZ mother breaks silence after being detained in US
Sarah Shaw describes her three weeks in a US detainment centre with her six-year-old son. Audio
Crown to request retrial if court quashes Tamihere's murder convictions
His lawyers are appealing an earlier Court of Appeal ruling that upheld his convictions for killing Swedish tourists Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Petition to make noise emitters mandatory on EVs launched
A blind New Zealander has launched a petition to make noise emitters mandatory on electric vehicles. Josaiah Fue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
We've been sending animals to space for decades - yet there's still no rules to protect them
Analysis: As space exploration expands, the absence of legal protections for animals becomes increasingly problematic.
Doctor said it was ‘dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries, sportsman's trial hears
The doctor's statement came during an intercepted phone call with the boy's mother.
Solomon Islands govt to raise legal marriage age
The Solomon Islands government is making moves to raise the legal marriage age to 18. Audio
How Jacinda Ardern's 'groundbreaking' climate law became 'a shell'
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
From Kiwi paradise to violent crime problem zone
Northland's surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving there. Audio
Lawyers for convicted murderer David Tamihere questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed
Lawyers for double convicted murderer David Tamihere are in the country's highest court on Monday questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Five unions take govt to court over pay equity changes
Five major unions are taking the government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland's unprecedented crime surge
Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up there. Audio
Ban on protesting outside homes plugs decades-old loophole - law professor
But another academic says police may struggle to enforce the new rules.
The House chips away at lawmaking, amid distractions
This week in Parliament, a brouhaha about unparliamentary language, an eviction from the House, and apologies, or rather a lack thereof, stole the spotlight - but which bills went through?
Funeral for Baby Anahera
A funeral for a newborn baby who was found dead and dumped at a South Auckland recycling plant will be held this morning. Audio
