Law
Can roadside drug testing really detect impairment?
As New Zealand gets set to rollout roadside drug testing, an Australian expert says it's a scattergun approach. Audio
The internet traps designed to keep your cash
Psychological tricks and traps using deceptive website design techniques are starting to overwhelm online shopping.
Dark patterns on the web
Psychological tricks and traps using deceptive website design techniques are starting to overwhelm online shopping. Audio
'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen driver discharged after fatal crash
Jade Richards' family said they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as she avoided conviction for the crash that killed her friend.
Will changes to the Immigration Act really make vulnerable people safer?
An immigration lawyer is sounding the alarm, saying changes to the Immigration Act will put vulnerable migrants at greater risk.
'Dream car turned into nightmare': Couple's $164k ute ruined after wrong fuel advice
A tribunal found a dealer gave incorrect fuel advice, but wasn't liable for the catastrophic engine failure.
Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges - lawyer
Police can now link acts of "gross negligence" to the explosion and the deaths of 29 men, Nigel Hampton KC says.
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Is your Uber about to get more expensive?
Uber contracts 11,000 drivers in New Zealand - it is our biggest ride-sharing app and yesterday, a long-running court case involving Uber came to a close. Audio
Product safety rules for toys not fit for purpose - Consumer NZ
Product safety rules for kids toys and craft materials are not fit for purpose, with the rise in giant e-commerce retailers according to Consumer NZ. The safety of children's play things is centre… Audio
Who is benefitting from a gig economy?
A Supreme Court ruling yesterday has confirmed four Uber drivers who first took a case against the ride share company in 2022 are actually employees rather than contracters. The ride share is one of… Audio
The rising crisis of child sexual exploitation in NZ
Sexual exploitation of children is seen as one of the worst crimes out there - but do the prison terms reflect the severity?
The rising crisis of child sexual exploitation in NZ
Sexual exploitation of children is seen as one of the worst crimes out there - but do the prison terms reflect the severity? Audio
NZ privacy laws need modernising, commissioner insists
The commission's annual report says financial incentives for people to take privacy seriously are lacking.
Chief Victims Advisor responds to recent murder conviction
The government's Chief Victims Advisor feels rage that victims feel responsible when their abuser goes on to harm again. Ruth Money spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ's transparency ratings could take a hit after police cover up - watchdog
Scheming, a liar, and a cover up. That is some of the language used to describe the behaviour of a disgraced top cop Jevon McSkimming, and the way his colleagues handled allegations against him. An… Audio
Woman who survived violent kidnapping speaks out as abuser admits to murder
"I've been trying so long to shine light on the fact that this person is dangerous". That from a woman who survived sustained abuse by a man who stalked and kidnapped her, almost 15 years ago. Today… Audio
Do the scathing IPCA report recommendations go far enough?
A scathing IPCA report into the way police handled sexual assault allegations against one of their own recommends a raft of changes around the management of integrity and conduct issues in the force… Audio
Following orders not a defence against misconduct, lawyer says
"There is a specific onus on the police - they set high standards of integrity and they need to model it," Katherine Dalziel says.
