Peter Williams
MediaWorks refresh fires up fans of outgoing veteran
In the midst of a bid to move away from its troubled internal culture, MediaWorks hired new people for news and talk radio this week. But the sudden retirement of controversial veteran host Peter… Audio
Conspiracy talk on talk radio
Amid concern about conspiratorial thinking destabilising our politics, Magic Talk’s Peter Williams this week raised the possibility the PM knew more than she was letting on when adjourning… Audio
'This is her Deputy Prime Minister': Bennett calls for PM to speak on photos taken of journalist
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has backtracked on claims his New Zealand First party was responsible for taking photos showing former party president Lester Gray with RNZ journalist Guyon… Audio
Climate scepticism boosted by broadcasters
Forty years ago this week a milestone meeting of scientists led to the first comprehensive report on climate change science. Four decades later, media outlets around the world - including Stuff - have… Video, Audio
News going to the dogs
Odd yarns about dogs in the news lately - and a news presenter who slipped off the leash. Audio
Investigation into Robinson R44 helicopter crash completed
A report is recommending cockpit video recorders be installed in Robinson R44 helicopters to help find out why they are prone to breaking up in mid-air. Audio
Robinson pilots urged to be given more training
Transport safety investigators have warned pilots of Robinson helicopters NOT to over-extend their capabilities. Audio
The Dwarf Who Moved by Peter Williams - Part 8
The horrors of D block in Paremoremo Prison, and what chance of rehabilitation. Audio
The Dwarf Who Moved by Peter Williams - Part 4
Frank the Tank, Toofat and Jasper the Gypsy. Audio
The Dwarf Who Moved by Peter Williams - Part 2
Establishing a private practice in the days of the six o'clock swill. Audio
The Dwarf Who Moved by Peter Williams - Part 1
Peter's first encounter with the law throws his future into doubt. Audio
TAIC begins investigation into Skydive Taupo plane crash
A three-person Transport Accident Investigation Commission team has begun its investigation into a skydiving plane crash over Lake Taupo. Audio
Loss of short term release for prisoners described as raw deal
The temporary loss of short-term release for prisoners nearing the end of their sentences is being described as a raw deal by penal reform advocate Peter Williams QC. Audio
Peter Williams - A Life in the Law
Peter Williams QC is a well-known name and face to New Zealanders. One of our greatest barristers, Peter Williams has defended some of New Zealand's most infamous criminal cases, including: Terry… Audio
Williams: Little chance of new evidence in Crewe Murders
Guyon Espiner talks to Peter Williams QC, who represented Arthur Allan Thomas at the Royal Commission into his case in 1980. Audio