Law
Court cases suffer delays with judges under strain
A law change last year which reduced the number of district court judges has resulted in an "avalanche of work" and lengthy delays in the court system.
When EQC pays over its $100,000 cap
EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Audio
Some Spotlight staff not paid for 15 minute meetings
Spotlight has launched an internal investigation after employees at its Christchurch store told Checkpoint they weren't paid for 15 minute meetings they had to attend. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
Fight against pokies in Tokoroa
A community group in Tokoroa is fighting against a new "mini casino", a 30-machine pokie venue. The group is raising money on givealittle to mount a legal challenge. Audio
Employment and unionism
The Workplace Relations Minister says New Zealand needs a high-wage, high-skill economy and accepts some businesses may not survive the change but the opposition says unionism won't help growth.
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Euthanasia advocate still motivated despite charges
A euthanasia advocate found guilty of importing a deadly drug says she's even more motivated to promote the cause. Susie Austen was denied a discharge without conviction last week after she had… Audio
Unpaid work 'widespread' in retail - First Union
More retail workers have come forward to complain about being pressured to attend meetings or do other work without pay. Last week the employment court ordered Smiths City to back-pay staff six years'… Audio
You can’t be serious: satire, parody and copyright
Many countries allow citizens to pinch bits of TV shows, movies and songs to take the mickey out of them. But our copyright law still has no exception for parody and satire. Should we take our lead… Video, Audio
You can’t be serious: satire, parody and copyright
Many countries allow citizens to pinch bits of TV shows, movies and songs to take the mickey out of them. But our copyright law still has no exception for parody and satire. Should we take our lead…
Video, AudioMurder-suicide suspected after bodies found in Aus home
Police say guns were involved in the deaths of seven people, including four children, whose bodies were found in a home near Maragaret River, Australia. Jamie Freestone from 7 News has the latest. Video, Audio
Protester explains rat poison protest targeting Nick Smith
Nick Smith says Rose Renton rubbed poison in his hair and clothes, but she maintains she only ever touched him lightly. The case opened in the Nelson District Court today before two justices of the… Video, Audio
Euthanasia advocate fined for importing lethal drug
Euthanasia advocate Susan Austen has been fined for importing a drug which New Zealand woman Annemarie Treadwell used to kill herself. Video, Audio
Smiths City ordered to pay staff for unpaid meetings
For 15 years, Smiths City staff were expected to attend a 15 minute morning meeting they weren't paid for. The company has now been given three months to pay up. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
Auckland jogger dragged into bushes and assaulted
A female jogger running alongside the Northern Motorway in St Mary's Bay, Auckland, was dragged into bushes, strangled and indecently assaulted early this morning. Detective Inspector Scott Beard… Video, Audio
Seven people found dead in house in Australia
Seven people, including four children, have been found dead in a murder-suicide at a home near Margaret River in Western Australia. Police say it's the worst mass shooting in Australia since 1996. Video, Audio
OIO forcing estate sale
The overseas owners of Tui Estate in Canterbury have been trying to sell lots but with no success. The property has come to the attention of the Overseas Investment Office which is forcing the sale. Audio
Eyebrows raised over Filipino labour-hire contracts
Auckland construction worker told he'd have to pay $5k or be deported in order to get out of his contract. Audio
Caught out: Cricket club runs down thieves
Glenavy cricket club members have taken the law into their own hands, solving a crime themselves after their clubrooms were burgled. Video, Audio
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa to be re-tried for murder
Rewa is serving a 22 year prison sentence for the rape of more than 20 women but despite his DNA being found at the scene of the crime and his conviction for her rape, two juries failed to reach… Video, Audio
Equal pay law change: issues for employers and women
Changes to pay equity legislation are expected some time later this year. We ask whether it'll be a fairer deal for women and whether employers will be ready ? Jennifer Howes is a senior solicitor in… Audio
