Law
Whānau facing losing children discouraged by state process
Senior law lecturer Khylee Quince says whānau who are facing having their children taken by the state aren't getting vital information. Ms Quince told our Māori news correspondent Leigh-Marama… Audio
Direction set for Govt inquiry into Deputy Police Commissioner
The inquiry into Wally Haumaha is being run by Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin, a NZ First MP, to avoid a conflict of interest. Audio
Man's drink-driving conviction overturned due to poo incident
A judge has overturned a drink driving conviction because police repeatedly refused to let the appellant go to the toilet, and he ended up soiling himself - an act the judge said was humiliating. Video, Audio
"Plastic bag rage" headed for NZ?
Australia's experiencing bag rage. This story may be a bit of a beat-up, forgive the pun, but Aussie media are reporting apoplexy and physical assaults on staff by shoppers irate at having the plastic… Audio
Minister changes inmate forecast comments
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has done a swift backtrack saying he was aware of the latest prison population projections when the government made the Waikeria Prison decision. Audio
Lawyers required to report money laundering suspects
As of yesterday Sunday July 1, lawyers are now subject to anti-money laundering legislation, which will require them to dob in clients making suspicious transactions. But at least one expert is… Audio
Tinder murder case: Guilty plea for car-theft plot
A Hawke's Bay teenager who befriended a man on Tinder before planning to kill him for his car has pleaded guilty to murder.
Supreme Court favours fluoridation
An anti-fluoridation group took their demands to stop adding fluoride to South Taranaki's water. The Court has ruled against them and the South Taranaki District Council will now proceed with its… Audio
US judge's retirement an opportunity for a Trump pick
In what's being described as a blockbuster development out of Washington, the Supreme Court judge Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement. Joining us with the details is US correspondent Mary… Audio
Plastic bags ban
This is going to become an issue of "how" for us, because the Government will ban plastic bags at some stage, it has said. Audio
Woman charged interest after stuff-up
A sole parent has been told to pay back a Working for Families overpayment - with interest. She had no idea she owed the IRD the money after WINZ overpaid her. Why should she pay interest for their… Audio
Tax bill's reach may be limited - tax expert
Parliament voted unanimously on Tuesday night for a new law to stop multinational companies avoiding paying tax in New Zealand. It comes into force in July. But will it work? Professor Craig Elliffe… Audio
New law targets foreign tax avoidance in NZ
The government has passed new legislation which aims to stop multinational companies from avoiding tax. It passed its final stages at Parliament last night and will come into affect from July 1. The… Audio
Regional fuel tax becomes law
The government's regional fuel tax changes have become law this evening, ahead of its planned introduction in Auckland on Sunday, when Aucklanders will pay another 11.5 cents at the pump. Audio
Removal of helicopter doors factor in Port Hills crash - report
A report has found the removal of doors from a helicopter which crashed during Christchurch's Port Hills fires in February last year set in motion a series of events that ended in pilot Steve Askin's… Audio
Siblings on trial allegedly linked to Northland boat meth bust
The Crown says the boat that washed up on a beach in Northland with 500 kilograms of methamphetamine onboard led police to investigate dealers including siblings Riki and Chevon Wellington, who are on… Audio
Conservation challenges to Far North avo and peat projects
Forest and Bird is poised to go to the High Court over peat-mining plans at Kaimaumau, while the Department of Conservation is appealing consents granted to avocado growers to tap into the Aupouri… Audio
Royal NZ Ballet staying quiet on director’s departure
Royal New Zealand Ballet cancelled an interview between Checkpoint and its newest trustee, Reverend Toby Behan, and then said its chair Steven Fyfe and Frances Turner weren't available, despite… Audio
Directors' safety
Threats against directors' safety has prompted a privacy review of the Companies Register. Audio
Tax specialist says businesses will welcome changes
A tax specialist says businesses will welcome planned changes to rules around taxes and duty levied on goods being imported or exported. Audio