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Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with current dangerous dogs legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000… Audio

The Prime Minister says he cannot make an assessment on whether the United States and Israel's attack on Iran was lawful, as New Zealand isn't party to all the information. The government has called… Audio

With the technology now readily available and rapidly developing, a New Zealand researcher says that AI needs a category of its own when it comes to copyright law. In 2018 the Ministry of Business… Audio

The government's making city shop owners happy with its decisive move-on orders for homeless people, but there are doubts they'll achieve anything. Audio

An animal law academic says New Zealand needs a total rethink when it comes to dog control laws, and should consider requiring dog-owners to be licensed. Auckland Law School associate professor… Audio

The SPCA is renewing its call for the government to overhaul laws governing dog ownership, saying urgent action is needed. SPCA senior science officer Alison Vaughan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Judith Collins' appointment as President of the Law Commission was waved through by Cabinet - with no recruitment process, no selection panel and no rival candidates. Acting political editor Craig… Audio

There are growing calls for an overhaul of dog control laws with people in some communities forced to walk with weapons so they can fight off aggressive strays. Meanwhile Auckland Council's… Audio

The head of the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for a strengthening of a bill seeking to improve the country's labour laws. Audio

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

Several new laws will take affect in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, including reducing the influence of the much-maligned TMO. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The massive Manage My Health data hack has put the penalties available for breaching privacy under scrutiny. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio

Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues. Martin Campbell, Professional Firefighters Union vice president spoke to Lauren… Audio

Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. ABC producer Mary Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A group of law professionals is calling for a Commissioner for animals; claiming current animal welfare laws are out of date, not fit for purpose and the system is riddled with conflicts of interest… Audio

The Auditor General's Office has audited 2-thousand-400 schools and found some are acting outside the law, hiring too many teachers and don't have receipts or records to show how public money is being… Audio

Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is pushing too many laws through under urgency, skipping public consultation and proper scrutiny. Leader of the House Chris Bishop says… Audio

The founder of a fringe cannabis movement in Fiji is calling for the decriminalisation of the use and cultivation of marijuana. Audio