Law
Justice Minister on latest crime figures
The government says crime stats will remain "volatile" as it announces violent crime has fallen, and its ahead of its target. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tom Phillips believed to be caught on CCTV
Police have released footage of two hooded figures, believed to be fugitive father Tom Phillips and one of his children, breaking into a Piopio business. Phillips has been on the run in the remote… Audio
Loafers Lodge murder trial see CCTV of man setting the fire
The Loafers Lodge murder trial today watched CCTV footage of a man setting a fire inside the Wellington boarding house on the evening it burned down. A 50-year-old-man, who has name suppression, is… Audio
Manukau Ward councillor on easing of alcohol restrictions
Bars and bottle stores will face fewer hurdles as the government moves to ease alcohol restrictions. Auckland's Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Fake citations causing real-world damage
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact. Audio
Human rights law blocking Māori authority, researcher says
"It's about power, who holds it and who gets to decide what justice looks like in this country," says Associate Professor Andrew Erueti.
No charges laid so far over Manawanui sinking
Multiple failures of the crew, the ship, and the Navy itself were identified in an official inquiry into last October's sinking.
What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
Loafers Lodge resident jumped out a window to escape blaze
A former Loafers Lodge resident has told a court he faced the choice of jumping out his bedroom window, or dying in the inferno, as a blaze that would eventually become fatal took hold. Former… Audio
Name suppression bid for Two by Two sect member adjourned
The 81 year old faces multiple sex offence charges including 12 of indecent assault.
What is the sovereign citizen movement?
Explainer - A man accused of killing two police officers in Australia has been called a "sovereign citizen". But what is the movement about? Audio
Govt plans to give police more powers to collect info about people in public places
The government's promising a law change to boost police powers to collect information about people in public places. University of Auckland Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Should people be able to protest outside your home?
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's faculty of law joins Emile Donovan to discuss the balance between free speech and privacy. Audio
Law student wins court battle with AT over speed bumps
A 20-year-old law student has taken Auckland Transport to court and won. Sean O'Loughlin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Experts call for overhaul of relationship property laws
Legal experts are calling for the government to revisit Law Commission recommendations for the overhaul of relationship property laws. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Families of mushroom murder victims to face Erin Patterson today
Patterson was convicted of murdering three relatives by serving a beef Wellington with deadly mushrooms.
Lake Alice survivor to fight government's compensation scheme
![Malcolm Richards has filed a judicial review of the decision announced late last year] that those tortured at the Rangitīkei unit in the 1970s could either take a $150,000 payment or head to arbitration.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--XTCKXi3J--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1756002943/4K260SJ_thumbnail_Malcolm_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Malcolm Richards, a survivor of torture at the psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit, will go straight from cancer treatment to the courtroom.
What can you do if you're publicly shamed?
Explainer : Naming and shaming, false rumours or a photo that upends your life - is there anything you can do about it?
Social media ban for under 16s
An Auckland-based criminologist is concerned New Zealand's proposed social media ban for under-16s won't address on-line misogyny. Audio
