Law
Human traffickers promise New Zealand as destination
Human traffickers are offering New Zealand as a destination to illegal immigrants. But a refugee advocate says a recently intercepted vessel would never make it here. Audio
Diversity of public sector boards in the spotlight
Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa has ordered a stocktake of ethnic diversity on public sector boards, because at the moment the government doesn’t know the ethnic make-up of its own boards… Audio, Gallery
Diversity of public sector boards in the spotlight
Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa has ordered a stocktake of ethnic diversity on public sector boards, because at the moment the government doesn’t know the ethnic make-up of its own boards…
AudioTransmission Gully needs overseas workers - lawyer
An immigration lawyer says a construction company which brought in workers from overseas isn't taking the easy way out and the finger pointing needs to stop. One hundred and one workers have been… Audio
Is one dead cat still contempt?
Contempt isn’t only hard to pronounce, it’s tricky legally. But Parliament is now coalescing, clarifying and modernising it. A makeover for disdain, if you will. Audio
Is one dead cat still contempt?
Contempt isn’t only hard to pronounce, it’s tricky legally. But Parliament is now coalescing, clarifying and modernising it. A makeover for disdain, if you will.
AudioRegulators put NZ banks on notice
Banks have been given two weeks to outline what steps they have taken to convince financial regulators that customers here are not being ripped off.
Minister, principals back high school drug discussion
Principals say resources, such as a controversial methamphetamine information booklet given to Massey High School students, are important for preparing teenagers for life outside of school. The… Video, Audio
Realtors face $200,000 fine over quake-prone property
People living in a quake-prone Lower Hutt apartment building will have to find new homes following their landlords' conviction for failing to carry out urgent strengthening work. Video, Audio
Iowa passes 'most restrictive' abortion law in US
An abortion law described as "the most restrictive" in the United States has been passed by the Iowa state legislature.
NZ banks under scrutiny after Australia corruption
New Zealand's leading banks have been ordered to prove they are not ripping off their customers like their Australians counterparts have been doing. A royal commission into Australia's financial… Audio
GST on overseas websites won't necessarily help NZ shops
New Zealand retailers might be cheering the expansion of GST on all online purchases but a tax expert is warning that it is unlikely to result in massive growth for local shops. PWC tax partner Geof… Video, Audio
Dannevirke's Anti-P Ministry helping locals quit
The Anti-P Ministry holds weekly walk-in gatherings for people wanting support to quit methamphetamine, or for family members whose loved ones are addicted. Video, Audio
Mangere homicide spot a common place for homeless, boy racers
Police have launched a homicide investigation after being called to Greenwood Road at about 6am and finding a 28-year-old man dead at the scene, and a woman with gunshot injuries. Video, Audio
Who gets the dog?
Speaking of pets, are dogs and cats members of your family or your property? And if people break up, who gets custody? Audio
Enforcing the "Amazon tax"
The Government's set to announce new measures to collect GST on goods bought by New Zealanders overseas. The 15 per cent applies to goods under $400 and has been dubbed the "Amazon tax". Audio
Report shows Family Court systems are failing
Family Court staff are stressed and struggling to deal with a growing workload, family lawyers are quitting and parents can't get decent legal advice. Audio
Family Court report results 'known for years' - lawyer
Family Court staff are stressed and struggling to deal with a growing workload, family lawyers are quitting and parents can't get decent legal advice. That's the finding of a new report, commissioned… Audio
Lawyer convicted of fraud in human trafficking case
A lawyer who helped a human trafficker exploit Fijian workers by providing false immigration information has been found guilty of fraud.
'I was very upset and angry that I had been violated'
A lawyer who says she was raped by a senior male colleague while summer clerking, is telling her story to encourage others to come forward.