Law
What are your rights when it comes to neighbour's trees
Senior Associate at Smith and Partners Lawyers, Nathan Tetzlaff joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026
Police will be given new powers to move on beggars and homeless people, but there is a catch: officers say they do not have the time or resources to enforce them, and it could mean they are unable to… Audio
Police Assn says officers not resourced to deal with homeless
Police have new powers to move on the homeless. The trouble is they say they don't have the time or resources to deal with it. Police Association President Steve Watt spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Restorative Justice Nelson marks 25 years
A Nelson organisation is marking 25 years of helping thousands of victims of crime by giving them the opportunity to express their feelings, while encouraging criminals to acknowledge the harm they… Audio
What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
A history of royal brushes with the law
Well, it's the story that's got everyone talking - former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning UK time on suspicion of misconduct in public office ... The arrest follows allegations that he… Audio
Legislation required to remove Andrew from line of succession
Now Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne. In the unlikely event of that happening he would be Head of State of New Zealand. Constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to… Audio
British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years in jail
The couple, who were on an around-the-world motorcycle journey, have consistently denied Tehran's spying claims.
'Very complicated': Minister defends dropping plan for four-year term referendum
The government has ditched a bill to put a longer electoral term to a binding referendum, citing time constraints. Audio
Woman's life changed after being strangled unconscious by jealous ex
"'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn't function," she says.
Consumer's Jon Duffy on dodgy Uber behaviour
Consumer's Jon Duffy discusses what you can do if an Uber driver leaves you stranded. Audio
Crown calls for Court of Appeal to dismiss terrorists appeal
The crown has called for the Court of Appeal to dismiss the application filed by the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques, saying it lacks substance and has no merit… Audio
Judge accused of yelling at Deputy PM 'one of the best'
A district court judge was today described as one of the best in the country to a Judicial Conduct Panel, which is this week hearing allegations she wasn't on her best behaviour during a New Zealand… Audio
Father pleading for review of dog laws after daughters witness brutal attack
A Northland father is pleading for a review of dog laws and a crackdown on owners after his young daughters were left terrified after witnessing a brutal attack by a pack of roaming dogs right outside… Audio
Work safety group says proposed law change likely to increase harm to people
The bill sets out to cut death and injury rates, and compliance costs, by focusing on the most serious critical risks and reducing confusion.
Court to hear from mosque terrorist's lawyers
The Court of Appeal will today hear from the lawyers who were poised to act at trial for Brenton Tarrant, until he abruptly changed his pleas to guilty and dismissed them. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt
The Court of Appeal will this week consider an application by the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial. University of… Audio
Islamic groups concerned over terrorist’s appeal motive
Islamic groups are worried the Christchurch terrorist is going to use his appeal to push himself back into the headlines. Abdur Razzaq is the chairman of the Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ… Audio
Man jailed after strangling partner more than 40 times
A man subjected his partner to almost two years of violence, including chasing her with a spade after she stabbed him following a violent episode.
Drainlayer, panel beater loses ACC lung disease cover due to pet parrot
Medical experts suggested it was "bird fancier's lung" rather than exposure to asbestos dust and paint fumes that led to Jeffrie Radford's pulmonary fibrosis.
