Law
UK criminologist David Best on addiction recovery in prisons
David Best helped establish the UK's first recovery-focused prison, which some are looking to replicate in New Zealand. "Why should we support recovery?" he tells Kim Hill, "because recovery will lead… Audio
Soon-to-be-released jailhouse lawyer labelled as a 'legal genuis'
A friend and advocate for Arthur Taylor says the jailhouse lawyer is a legal genuis.
Arthur Taylor's friend relieved at news of release
A friend and advocate for the career criminal and self-styled jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor is delighted and relieved he'll be released on parole next month. Taylor has spent almost four decades… Audio
Govts often abuse Electoral Act to stay in power - Nick Smith
Both major parties have changed the law to benefit their own re-election chances, Nick Smith says, as he puts forward some ideas on electoral reform.
FENZ CEO: ‘We need to be different’
Why is bullying and harassment so widespread in Fire and Emergency? Sharon Brettkelly interviews chief executive Rhys Jones. Audio
Damning review reveals bullying, harassment at Fire and Emergency
An independent review into workplace culture at Fire and Emergency has found bullying and harassment is widespread, and managers have little or no training to deal with complaints and its policies are… Audio
Making the law fairer for separating couples
The Law Commission is pushing for changes to make sure things are even handed for both parties following a relationship split. Submissions on the Commission's Review of the Property (Relationships)… Audio
Hong Kong debates outlawing disrespect of Chinese anthem
Hong Kong has introduced a controversial bill that prescribes jail terms for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem.
Man charged with murder over Whanganui stabbings
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing spree in Whanganui. Audio
Richmond man admits killing kea at work site
A 46 year-old Richmond man has been convicted for killing a native bird by throwing a wooden builders peg at it and standing on its head.
Whanganui stabbing: Psychiatric report sought for accused
A judge has asked for a psychiatric report to be prepared on a 36-year-old man accused of the stabbing rampage in Whanganui yesterday.
Question of the Day for 23 January 2019
Question of the Day: What is OK to take from work, and what is stealing? Audio
What's stealing and what's not
Stealing is illegal, but what if you're not sure if it IS stealing? The workplace can be difficult, is taking a pen home a fire-able offence? Audio
Family Court changes should be rolled back - panel
An independent panel tasked with reviewing the Family Court reforms of 2014 says submissions it received show the process has become more difficult and stressful for those involved. Audio
Are the negative health impacts of cannabis being drowned out?
Alex Berenson says the science that points to long-term issues related to pot use is getting drowned out by the push to legalize use around the world. Audio
Marijuana has 'potentially devastating effects' - Bennett
National's new spokesperson on drug reform says she has a raft of unanswered questions about next year's referendum on legalising cannabis. Audio
Man sentenced for historical rape
The police detective who led the investigation into the rape of a woman in her Kaitaia home says he's pleased the offender has finally been put behind bars - 15 years after the terrifying attack. Audio
Mariya Taylor’s lawyer hits back at Justice Minister
The lawyer of a woman, who was ordered to pay a man the court found was likely to have abused her, has lashed out at the Justice Minister for suggesting her client had bad legal advice. Mariya Taylor… Audio
Lawyer of woman forced to pay likely abuser says decision will have 'chilling effect'
The lawyer of a woman ordered to pay $28,000 to her likely abuser has urged the justice minister to intervene. Audio
Treespace: re-forestation on an industrial scale
A new initiative to cut New Zealand's carbon emissions: buy a mountain, and plant a bunch of trees on it! Video, Audio
