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Wellington Water could be facing legal action after the damning investigation into the company if a local councillor gets his way. Wellington Issues reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

There is growing anger in Wellington over revelations the capital's ratepayers have been paying nearly three times more for water repairs than in other parts of the country.  Audio

The union representing 25,000 Health New Zealand workers has launched legal action to halt sweeping job cuts at the agency. Public Service Association Acting National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke… Audio

A former New Zealand Rugby chief executive says its legal battle with sponsor INEOS could leave the organisation with an expensive bill. Former NZ Rugby chief executive David Moffett spoke to Ingrid… Audio

New Zealand Rugby is taking legal action against global petrochemical company INEOS over what it says is a breach of their sponsorship agreement. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Audio

An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has ratcheted up it's fees for having tables outside, in one case restaurant owner Blair Impey's bill has gone from $3200 to $51,000. The increased bill is due to… Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more controversy surrounding Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump nominating members of his personal… Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the new chief executive of the telco giant Optus vowing to weed out and sack staff who breach ethical and legal standards. Stephen Rue takes… Audio

In parliament, the Prime Minister formally apologised for abuse in state care, churches and other faith based places, saying it should never have happened. He said he was sorry the state did not act… Audio

"Hollow," is one verdict on the government's apology to survivors of abuse in care. The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon said sorry ten times over during his speech in parliament, before a packed… Audio

South Africa presents its genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice - Chris Ocamringa has our weekly report from Africa Audio

Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Businesses in Northland are considering legal action against Transpower after a power outage in June that cost the region up to $80 million. North Chamber President Tim Robertson spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The most controversial legal battle in UK football is set to begin. Manchester City and Premiere League will begin an independent hearing next week. Litigation editor at NZ Lawyer, Christian Smith… Audio

A domestic violence victim who was ordered to pay her abuser's court costs then had some success on appeal, is now faced with chasing him to pay his share of the bill. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

The iwi has launched a legal challenge against the Kaipara District Council, which last month voted to abolish its Māori ward. Ngāti Whātua chief executive Alan Riwaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Legal tobacco sales are down in Australia - and it's partly down to illegal cigarettes - expert smoker Pam Corkery has the story Audio

Darleen Tana's last-ditch legal bid has won her an extra fortnight's breathing time - after her former party agreed to delay the decision over her fate. Audio

Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert… Audio