Amy Adams
Digital media upheaval prompts a tweak of the law
Technology is causing huge upheaval in broadcasting, but there's no bold change from the latest review of our mostly pre-internet regulations. Audio
David Bain maintains his innocence, says govt is wrong
David Bain says he's innocent and the government is wrong in offering him an ex gratia payment, but rejecting his bid for compensation. Video, Audio
Justice Minister discusses Teina Pora
Back now to the compensation offer to Teina Pora .. The Justice Minister Amy Adams is on the line. Audio
Justice system picking up after health system - Amy Adams
The Justice Minister wants more money spent on mental health services for those appearing and being sentenced in the country's courts. Audio
Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Pulled in too many directions, and filled with too much stuff, the latest salvo in the battle of the superhero franchises is full of missed opportunities, says Dan Slevin.
UN reviews NZ's Human Rights record
New Zealand's human rights record is being scrutinised by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva. Audio
Strangulation recommended to be specific crime
The Justice Minister is backing a Law Commission recommendation that non-fatal strangulation should become a specific crime. Audio
Specialist sexual violence court backed
The country's leading lawyers want a specialist sexual violence court to be set up and tested, along with an alternative process that victims can choose instead of going to court at all. Audio
Cyber crime threat increasing in New Zealand
Listening to that report is the Communications Minister Amy Adams. Audio
NZ detainees won't lose their appeal rights
Australia's immigration minister Peter Dutton has told his officials to change a form to clear up any confusion around New Zealand detainees and their right to appeal. Audio
Adams acknowledges risks posed by returning deportees
A charter flight with up to 20 New Zealand deportees, most of them criminals who've served prison sentences, is set to arrive from Australia tomorrow. Audio
Twenty detainees to land this week
A planeload of New Zealanders from Australian detention centres, most of them from Christmas Island, will arrive back in New Zealand this week. Audio
Adams defends PM over 'rapists' comments
The Justice Minister, Amy Adams, is defending the Prime Minister after he accused the Labour Party of backing rapists. Audio
Adams defends monitoring deportees.
The Justice Minister, Amy Adams, has defended the Government's decision to monitor convicted criminals being deported back to New Zealand from Australia. Audio
Justice Minister - report highlights problems in justice system
The Justice Minister says a report on the escape of the convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has highlighted the system is not fail-safe. Justice Minister Amy Adams joins Morning… Audio
Justice Minister on multiple failings around Smith's escape
More now to the multiple failures by Corrections, Customs and others around murderer and child sex criminal Phillip Smith's escape to Brazil. Audio
New Zealand to receive more information on deportations
The Justice Minister Amy Adams says a new agreement with Australia will allow for a tougher new monitoring regime for serious criminals deported to New Zealand. Audio
Govt. 'not comfortable' with Australia's immigration policy
Justice Minister Amy Adams says Australia has got its hardline immigration policy wrong and treats New Zealanders far less generously than Australians are treated here. Audio
Review of NZ's telecommunications launched
A review of New Zealand's telecommunications will look at wholesale prices for fixed line services and the regulation of mobile phones and the radio spectrum.
Proposals to overhaul domestic violence laws
The mother of a 21-year-old, murdered at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, who had breached a protection order, says her daughter may have been saved if law changes proposed today were in place. Audio