Law
The fallout of the OZ citizenship crisis
They've been dumped, at least temporarily, from their government roles, and now decisions Australian politicians Barnaby Joyce and Fiona Nash made over the last year could be challenged. We get… Audio
Breaking up: Is a 50-50 assets split out of date?
The New Zealand Law Commission is undertaking a review of how couples' assets are divided should they break up. Under current law it's a 50-50 split if the couple is married, in a civil union or a de… Audio
Decrease seen in drug and alcohol related crimes in Samoa
Drug and alcohol related crimes in Samoa are gradually decreasing since the introduction of Samoa's Alcohol and Drug Court says Supreme Court Judge. Audio
Tagata o Te Moana for 28 October 2017
A journalist's death shines the spotlight on violence against women in in Papua New Guinea; The state of emergency declared for an erupting volcano in Vanuatu comes to an end; The Catholic Church in… Audio
Bail extension declined for woman convicted of child neglect
The Court of Appeal has declined to extend bail for a woman convicted of neglecting her children.
Māori attorney to represent California tribe
A Māori attorney from Turangi has tested her knowledge of US federal Indian law and is now qualified to represent tribal clients in California.
Joyce likely to win by-election after being disqualified from Parliament
Barnaby Joyce is likely to win the by-election after being ruled ineligible for Parliament, Fairfax Political Correspondent Stephanie Peatling says. Video, Audio
Barnaby Joyce not surprised by High Court ruling
Australia's former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says he was prepared for the High Court's decision which ruled he is ineligible for Parliament due to dual Aus/NZ citizenship. Video, Audio
MSD argues solo mum's loans were income
The Ministry of Social Development says loans taken out by a woman on the benefit to make ends meet count as income. Audio
Court action could delay Manus detention centre closure
The closure of Australia's immigration detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island could be delayed by court action. Audio
Eminem to donate legal win money to charity
Rap superstar Eminem has told a US magazine he is planning to donate proceeds from his legal win against the National Party to charity.
Man pleads not guilty to theft of beehives
A Bay of Plenty beekeeper has pleaded not guilty to the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of hives.
Not guilty plea in Christchurch stabbing death
A woman has pleaded not guilty to the murder of mother-of-one Alicia Nathan in Christchurch.
Massive meth shipment detailed at sentencing
A 26-year-old Australian was sentenced to 24 years in jail yesterday for his part in an attempt to smuggle 500kg of P into the country. Malachi Tuilotolava was part of a group that brought the drug… Audio
Quake risk threatens most Auckland, Wellington high-rises
A newly released survey of high-rise buildings in Auckland and Wellington shows nearly all of them fail key earthquake standards. It shows 89 percent of ceilings are not secured well enough to… Audio
Online register would prevent 'Eminem-esque' troubles
A copyright expert is calling for an online record of music and songs to prevent a recurrence of the Eminem pitfall that caught out the National Party.
Meth haul 'leader' sentenced to 24 years
An Australian man who helped import more than half a tonne of methamphetamine into New Zealand has been sentenced.
Pora inflation payout 'only fair' - PM
Increasing Teina Pora's compensation for his two decades of wrongful imprisonment is the fair and right thing to do, according to newly appointed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Teina Pora's compensation will be adjusted for inflation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has promised Teina Pora additional compensation for his wrongful imprisonment, and a Criminal Case Review Commission to look at similar miscarriages of justice. Audio
Bars cross fingers over Sheeran liquor licence
Dunedin bar owners are waiting to hear whether they will be able to cater for the more than 110,000 Ed Sheeran fans expected over Easter weekend.
