David Bain
Case #041 - The Bain Family Murders
David Bain spent 13 years in prison after being found guilty of killing his family in 1994 – however he always maintained his innocence and he was acquitted in a retrial in 2009. Audio
Bain family murders the ultimate 'whodunnit'
Martin van Beynen is the author of Black Hands: Inside the Bain Family Murders. The unpublished manuscript was the foundation for the popular podcast series and the TV series that is… Audio
More compo for David Bain?
Justice advocate Roger Brooking wants the Government to adjust the payout for David Bain's wrongful conviction adjusted to inflation. Audio
Podcast Critic Katy Atkin
Podcast critic Katy Atkin is talking about a podcast that has been hugely popular here - Black Hands. Audio
David Bain just wanted a Crown apology - Joe Karam
David Bain accepted the government's settlement of $925,000 because he felt he would never win in his bid for compensation, but what he really wanted was an apology, Joe Karam says. Audio
Bain 'felt he had to' accept govt's payment - Karam
David Bain accepted a government payment because he despaired at continuing the fight for compensation when the cards were stacked against him, long-time supporter Joe Karam says.
Bain friend says Crown payment 'hush money'
Long time friend of David Bain, Patti Napier, says payment means he is able to move on with his life. Audio
ACT says compensation system needs total overhaul
The Act Party leader David Seymour says the way compensation cases are handled needs a complete overhaul. David Seymour and Law Professor Andrew Geddis tell Morning Report reform is needed. Audio
Compensation overhaul needed - ACT
The ACT party has called for a complete overhaul of the way compensation cases were considered by the Crown.
ACT says compensation process need overhaul
One of the Government's support partners wants a complete overhaul of the way compensation cases are considered by the Crown, following yesterday's long-awaited decision on David Bain. He will not… 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
Bain payment: 'Pragmatism over principle'
An ex gratia payment of almost $1m to David Bain is a sensible way of bringing the matter to an end, according to a law expert - but a friend of Mr Bain says it is "hush money". Audio
David Bain awarded $925k
Instead of compensation David Bain has been awarded $925,000 as an ex gratia payment. Barrister and law lecturer Anne Stevens explains what this means. Audio
David Bain denied compensation
David Bain has been denied compensation for the time he spent in prison, but will receive an ex-gratia payment of $925,000, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced. Video
Bain pay out "pragmatism over principle" - Nigel Hampton QC
The government will not give David Bain any compensation for wrongful conviction, but is giving him what it calls an ex-gratia payment of 925 thousand dollars to avoid further legal proceedings &… Audio
David Bain denied compo, but gets $925k ex gratia
Kathryn Ryan talks to RNZ's political editor Jane Paterson on the announcement that David Bain will not receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment. Rather, he has been given an ex-gratia payment… Audio
Bain compensation report before lawyers
A report into whether David Bain should be paid compensation for his time in prison is being considered by those involved, the prime minister says.
Bain compo bid fails
Barrister and law lecturer Anne Stevens discusses the procedures around David Bain's bid for compensation for wrongful imprisonment. Audio
Justice Minister still to consider latest David Bain report
Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she has received a report on David Bain's compensation claim but has not yet considered it. Audio