Law
Paremoremo prison guards’ trial starts in Auckland
One Paremoremo guard is accused of kicking a prisoner repeatedly in the head, another's charged with breaking the prisoner's ankle and a third is accused of moving a camera to try and ruin any… Video, Audio
Govt reveals changes to revamp 'out of date' tenancy laws
The government is proposing a range of changes aimed at making it easier for tenants to rent properties - and stay in them, but landlords are hoping they'll also be considered before any changes go… Audio
Departure cards deported
Departure cards will soon be no more, after Iain Lees-Galloway announced they'd be phased out by November. Are they really as annoying as people would have you think? Audio
Big changes in the pipeline for tenancy law
The government has proposed a bevvy of renter-focussed changes, including stemming rent increases, widening notice for evictions, and owning pets. Audio
Proposed ban for bidding on rental housing
The Housing Minister announced proposals this morning for reforms to existing tenancy law. The changes would stop no-cause tenancy terminations, increase the notice landlords need and limit rent… Audio
Sorting good information from bad
In a world bursting with information - and misinformation- how can we cut through to what is real? Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw is a research associate at the Public Policy Institute at The University of… Audio
MBIE concerned over coffee measures
MBIE is determined to stamp out imperial measurements in the coffee industry. It's written to the NZ Specialty Coffee Association about getting their members to stop using 8 ounce measures and switch… Audio
Former rugby coach on trial for sexual abuse
A boy has told a court that he didn't speak up before about his rugby coach sexually abusing him, because he didn't know any grown-ups to trust with the information. Edward Gay has been at the High… Video, Audio
Prominent legal expert says Family Court needs reform
Calls for reform of the family court system and the need for more resources are being backed by a prominent international expert on legal issues related to children and families in the justice system… Audio
Justice conference gives cautious hope to victims
Justice Minister Andrew Little has promised every idea has been noted but, with hundreds of people from all different parts of the system in one place, it hasn't been smooth sailing. Audio
Crisis looms in NZ Forensic Pathology Service
Fears of a collapse in the service which carries out the majority of post-mortem examinations - including all homicides in New Zealand. The Ministry of Justice has announced more funding for the… Audio
Trump's ex-lawyer enters plea deal with prosecutors
US President Donald Trump's former lawyer has entered into a plea deal with federal prosecutors in New York. Michael Cohen will reportedly plead guilty to charges including tax fraud and breaking… Audio
Is Australian leadership spill good for NZ detainees?
An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down on Tuesday from his… Audio
Dementia sufferers in care lack legal safeguards - report
The Human Rights Commission wants law changes to protect the thousands of dementia patients locked up without their consent.
Assisted Dying bill "undermines disabled people"
Kathryn talks with the Disabilities Commissioner Paula Tesoriero, about her strong opposition to the End of Life Choice bill, being considered by parliament. The Justice Select committee is part way… Audio
Police staff system has 'dubious legal aspects' - lawyer
An employment lawyer is criticising the use of a controversial management tool used for scoring staff sick leave. Police emergency dispatchers have complained they're too scared to take time off when… Audio
Foreign ban is on
The foreign ban is now in effect, after years of to and fro. It's still unclear when or what effect this will have on house prices. Now the question is about how this will impact on our international… Audio
Proposed euthanasia bill in NZ 'needs tweaking'
The wording of proposed euthanasia legislation should be tightened to ensure it only applies to the terminally ill, members of an Australian advisory panel say. Audio
Last ditch effort to overturn freedom camping rules
Hurunui District Council passed a new freedom camping bylaw in July, which opens up four parts of the town centre to freedom campers where none were allowed previously. Video, Audio
Law: Freedom of Expression
What are the legal interpretations of the cancellations of Stefan Molyneux, Lauren Southern and Don Brash speaking events? Dean Knight - Senior Lecturer at the School of Law at Victoria University -… Audio