Law
Max penalty for owners of unsafe buildings ‘weak’ $1000 fine
The maximum penalty handed down to Auckland building owners who refuse to fix safety problems is a $1000 fine, which Auckland Council says is not enough to force compliance. Video, Audio
"New prisons are not the answer": Sir Peter Gluckman
A new report from the Prime Minister's chief science advisor has slammed the country's justice system, saying building more prisons is not the answer. This, as the government decides whether to build… Audio
Facebook not complying with Privacy Act, says Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says Facebook is not complying with the Privacy Act.
Pāua divers clash with shark cage operators
Pāua divers are asking for human safety to be considered when it comes to shark cage diving. Video
Doug Cowie shocked by premeditated aspect of ball tampering
New Zealand's cricket umpire Doug Cowie tells John Campbell the fact Australia's cricket team's ball-tampering appears to have been premeditated makes the cheating even worse. Video, Audio
PM urges nurses' union & DHBs to break impasse
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is urging District Health Boards to set up an independent panel to break an impasse over nurses' pay talks. Video, Audio
Australia Cricket cheating scandal goes from bad to worse
Australia's ball tampering scandal has deepened after footage emerged from the Ashes series in January showing Cameron Bancroft spooning sugar into his pocket before going onto the pitch. Video, Audio
Lawyers survey points to endemic abuse by judges
A survey has found almost all criminal lawyers have suffered bullying or harassment on the job and for the most part judges are the worst offenders. The survey by the Criminal Bar association found 90… Audio
Judges worst offenders in law harassment survey
Almost a third of lawyers have received unwanted sexual attention and nearly 90 percent say they have experienced or seen harassment and bullying, according to a survey.
Bullying in the courtroom: 'We want to stop it'
Bullying by judges is unacceptable, says the Chief Justice, who wants any victims of it to come forward.
Catherine Callaghan - Taking silk
Catherine Callaghan is the daughter of the late physicist, Sir Paul Callaghan. She's qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand and has been practicing at the English Bar since 2000. As a… Audio
Royal NZ Ballet chair fronts up
The chairman of the Royal NZ Ballet, Steven Fyfe, talks with Kathryn Ryan about how the dance company handles bullying, and what being uniquely New Zealand means. The publicly funded company… Audio
New book challenges perceptions of 'fair' judicial system
A new book challenges the perception of a fair, balanced, unbiased judicial system by rewriting judgments from a Māori and feminist point of view.
National's synthetic cannabis bill passes first reading
A National Party MP's bill which would see penalties for dealing synthetic cannabis raised has passed its first hurdle in Parliament with the support of a government coalition partner. Audio
Prisoners question Corrections about strip search in court
Arthur Taylor and Phillip John Smith have taken the Department of Corrections to the High Court in Auckland, alleging a strip search at Paremoremo of more than 200 prisoners was unlawful. Audio
Fears avocado growers could suck Aupouri aquifer dry
Community groups in the Far North are accusing the Northland Regional Council of bending over backwards to help avocado growers who've been taking water unlawfully. Audio
Increase in employers wanting non-smokers
More and more businesses are asking for non-smokers in job ads. While smokers might think they've being discriminated against employment experts say the advertisements aren't breaking any laws. Audio
Lawyer censured and fined over misconduct
An Auckland lawyer who asked a woman lawyer to bend over through a window has been censured and fined $10,000.
Lawyer fined thousands for bullying, misbehaviour
Auckland lawyer John Eichelbaum has been censured and fined ten thousand dollars for bullying behaviour that included asking a female colleague to bend over through a window, down to the level of the… Audio
Prisoners seek compensation after strip search
Arthur Taylor and Philip John Smith are in court alleging a Department of Corrections strip search was illegally carried out after some inmates attacked staff at the prison in Paremoremo. Video, Audio
