Nicholas Taylor
Lawyer not convinced Kaoss Price posed an active threat
A firearms lawyer is not convinced there was an active threat when police shot dead Kaoss Price.
After five days of silence, police have confirmed the 22-year-old was not armed when he was shot… Audio
Union calls for more weapons training over rates of fatal police shootings
The union representing front line officers is calling for more weapons training for police.
It comes as police face criticism over the high rate of fatal police shootings in New Zealand and concerns… Audio
Police officers involved in shootings were allowed to see evidence before questioning
Police officers involved in fatal shootings have been allowed to view evidence before being questioned by detectives conducting homicide inquiries into the killings.
Police say they have now changed… Audio
NZ police kill at higher rate than in England, Wales
New Zealand police kill at 11 times the rate of police in England and Wales.
Licence to Kill, an RNZ investigative series on police shootings launched today, shows New Zealand police have killed 39… Audio
Gun-law reform too hasty - firearms lawyer
The Government is being warned that its rush to get new gun laws in place risks repeating the mistakes of the past. Nicholas Taylor, a lawyer who specialises in firearms law, says legislation rushed… Audio
Armed police in Christchurch an 'over-reaction' - expert
Police are being accused of an over-reaction in arming officers in Canterbury. The Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent John Price, announced yesterday that all frontline staff would carry… Audio
Are changes to firearms vetting 'unlawful'?
Firearms barrister Nicholas Taylor says a proposed shake-up of fire-arms vetting for licensed firearms holders goes against the letter of the Arms Act, which he says is in place to protect public… Audio
Police breach confidentiality again in Naitoko shooting case
It's been revealed the police have again breached confidentiality over a secret payout to another victim in the Halatau Naitoko shooting case and it could cost them more money. Audio
Compensation talks to begin for man injured in chase
A truck driver who was injured in that same police chase, Richard Neville, is also seeking compensation from the Police. Audio
Lawyer for man shot by AOS threatens legal action
The police are facing legal action on two fronts after the release today of an investigation of how the armed offenders squad shot two people by mistake, killing one. Audio
Feral cats
Feral cats are wreaking havoc across the country, posing a grave threat to native birds, lizards and frogs. Audio
Legal action could have been avoided in police shooting case
The lawyer for a man injured during a police shooting two years ago says current legal action could have been avoided, if his client had received an apology at the time. Audio