Law
'Eyesore': Unlawful structures at Auckland property spark complaints from neighbours
The man deemed to be the occupant, Peter Pan, said he is "just an interpreter" for two family members working on the site.
Class action lawsuit lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A class action lawsuit is being lodged against Hawke's Bay Regional Council this week, alleging incompetence led to 400 properties and businesses flooding in Wairoa last year. Tairawhiti Hawke's Bay… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Machete found in hunt for Auckland student’s killer
Police have found a machete which they believe could be related to the killing of PhD student Kyle Whorrall who died after an attack at an Auckland bus stop at Easter. Detective Inspector Glenn… Audio
Three-year pilot of new anti-organised crime structure mooted
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.
Changing the future for organised crime
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading. Audio
Protest or crime? Parliament bill blurs the line
Submissions are open on a bill that could fine or jail people for "unreasonable" protests near private residences.
City to Sea Bridge advocate optimistic after earthquake law change
The standards being scrapped are too broad and inconsistent, the Construction Minister says.
Residents fundraising for speed camera to deter boy racers
There's concern some of the drivers are using the narrow roads between Lyttleton Harbour bays as a race track. Audio
Lawyers reject minister's tikanga Māori court ruling concerns
Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith said he was worried New Zealand was developing a "bespoke" legal system that incorporated concepts of tikanga Māori.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Justice Minister warns government prepared to remove tikanga Māori from court rulings
The minister claims New Zealand's "bespoke" legal system could discourage overseas investment.
Loafers Lodge trial over: Here's what you need to know
Esarona Lologa has been convicted of five counts of murder and one of arson.
United Nations torture watchdog visiting New Zealand prisons
Recent reports from the chief ombudsman and Office of the Inspectorate expressed concerns that human rights were being breached.
Comey indictment shows how Trump has taken radical turn
Analysis: It's been a stunning period, even by the president's own often-stunning standards.
'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlooked
Leonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.
Loafers lodge killer found guilty of murder and arson
A sense of relief and justice was palpable at the High Court in Wellington today as the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was convicted of murder. But it was underscored by incredible… Audio
New Far North bylaw enforcing desexing for all cats
A new Far North District Council bylaw requires all cats over the age of four months to be "chipped and snipped". It's a big change for the Far North which has not tried to restrict cats in the past… Audio
Loafers Lodge arsonist guilty of five murders
The man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. Our reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook from outside the High… Audio
Deliberations continue in Loafers Lodge trial with 10-person jury
Another juror has been discharged this morning due to illness.
