Law
Review of suing law will worry businesses
A lawyer is warning businesses about the increasing risk of customers joining forces to sue them. Audio
Govt told to get out of way for Māori justice
The government is being told to get out of the way and let Māori take charge to keep their own out of court and jail. RNZ has obtained a copy of the final draft of the Justice System Māori Outcomes… Audio
Law Commission to review class action conundrum
No class action has ever succeeded in New Zealand and some believe the system is rigged in favour of big companies. The independent justice watchdog, the Law Commission, is about to carry out a review… Audio
Rohit Singh's actions "evil", judge says
A man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in a jealous pre-meditated attack has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 years behind bars. Audio
Synthetic cannabis labs stay 'one step ahead of legislation'
Illegal synthetic drug laboratories are getting more clever when it comes to complying with legislation but continuing supply, a forensic toxicologist says. Audio
Request for new coroner's investigation highly unusual - QC
A coroner's decision last year ruled that Nicky Steven's death was a preventable suicide, after he walked out of the Waikato Hospital's mental health unit and was found dead three days later. The… Audio
Inside bloody crime scene where Susan Burdett was killed
The jury in Malcolm Rewa's third murder trial has been shown a police video taken at the scene of Susan Burdett's killing. Anneke Smith filed this report from the High Court in Auckland. Video, Audio
Are changes to firearms vetting 'unlawful'?
Firearms barrister Nicholas Taylor says a proposed shake-up of fire-arms vetting for licensed firearms holders goes against the letter of the Arms Act, which he says is in place to protect public… Audio
Accused 'free at last' from shadow of murder charge
A Wellington man has been under intense scrutiny leading up to a charge of murdering Zena Campbell being dropped, and will now need to rebuild his life, his lawyer says.
Burdett's son denies lawyer's accusation he killed his mother
Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has accused Susan Burdett's son of murdering his mother to gain his inheritance. Audio
Man’s murder charge dropped on day of trial
Paddy Woods was due to go on trial today, accused of murdering 21-year-old Zena Campbell in Wellington last February, but instead the charge against him was dismissed. But Zena's father Chris says it… Audio
Malcolm Rewa’s lawyer accuses victim's son of murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer has turned the tables on Susan Burdett's son, accusing Dallas McKay of killing his own mother to get his inheritance. Reporter Anneke Smith has been in court. Audio
Landlords group acknowledges potential privacy breach
A landlords group is defending a register it keeps of people with court convictions. The South Canterbury Property Investors' Association has been collating court case information published in the… Audio
Vapers criticise planned ban on use in cars
The vaping industry says electronic cigarettes should not be included in a looming ban on smoking in cars carrying children. The ban is likely to come into force by the end of next year. According to… Audio
First witnesses called in Malcolm Rewa's third trial
The Crown is calling its first witnesses in its case against Malcolm Rewa - accused for the third time of murdering Susan Burdett. The 65-year-old has been convicted of raping Ms Burdett in her South… Audio
Medicinal cannabis access 'frustrating' - Rose Renton
A woman charged with the cultivation of 58 marijuana plants was discharged without conviction on Monday after a judge ruled a conviction could stop her becoming a supplier of medicinal cannabis… Audio
Medicinal cannabis supply running out amid aerial culls
A mother who gives her son medicinal cannabis for his violent seizures is terrified he'll be without medicine because of police operations against illegal growers. Medical cannabis campaigners say… Audio
Police officer abused trust of women, court told
A jury has heard how a Northland police officer sexually assaulted two women while investigating crimes they had reported. The trial of detective inspector Kevin Burke, who was mostly based in Orewa… Audio
Malcolm Rewa on trial again for Susan Burdett's murder
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has gone on trial for the third time for the murder of Susan Burdett - more than a quarter of a century after she was bludgeoned to death in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
Arthur Taylor on life outside of prison
Arthur Taylor, who was released from prison today after a 14-year stint inside, and his supporter Hazel Heal join Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen live in our Auckland studio. Video, Audio
