Law
Ed Sheeran shows spark Easter test for pubs
A central Dunedin bar's application to serve alcohol on the sacrosanct days of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will act as a test case for other operators hoping to cater for the massive crowds expected… Audio
Music rights specialist backs National over 'Eminem Esque'
The National Party - which has been ordered to pay damages of $600,000 for breaching music copyright - is being ripped off, a music rights specialist says.
New Justice Minister Andrew Little wants action on Pora payout
Before even being sworn in as Justice Minister, Andrew LIttle has confirmed Teina Pora will receive additional compensation for his two decades of wrongful imprisonment. Mr Pora was awarded $2.5… Audio
David Tamihere's lawyer explains path to pardon
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere is to seek a pardon from new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after the sentencing of a key witness in his trial for perjury. Witness C - who gave evidence… Audio
Caltex owners shell out $125k in unpaid wages
The owners of 17 Caltex stations who underpaid hundreds of workers say they are gutted they got it wrong.
Did National act in good faith or steal Eminem's song?
The High Court ruling into the National Party's use of Eminem's song referenced Professor of Law James Boyle's work 'Theft! A History of Music'. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
National ordered to pay $600k to Eminem for copyright offence
The High Court has ruled the National Party breached copyright by using Eminem's song 'Lose Yourself' in its 2014 election campaign ad. Eminem's publisher Joel Martin responds. Video, Audio
National Party told to pay $600,000 to Eminem over copyright
National Party loses case with Eminem. Copyright Lawyer Ben Cain has read the judgement. Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Kathryn Ryan talks to Ursula Cheer about a recent High Court decision of Justice Matthew Palmer, who dealt with an attempt by blogger Cameron Slater and others to strike out a defamation claim brought… Audio
Justice Tuatagaloa - taking a village to raise a child
Justice Mata Keli Tuatagaloa was sworn in as the first female Samoan Supreme Court Judge in August 2015. She also presides over the recently established Alcohol and Drugs Court which helps communities… Audio
Detainees get short shrift from Australian media
Analysis - Facing deportation from Australia? Best hope your son's a footy star if you want a sympathetic run in the local press, Phil Pennington writes.
Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum
Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention. Video, Audio
Remediating workplace bullying next to impossible
The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Audio
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
Commerce Commission tells High Court competition must stay
NZME and Stuff argue they need to merge because they are threatened by new media, including social media. But the Commerce Commission says it is not the competition news managers say it is. Audio
Oratory, anger, laughter and tears at Ngapuhi closings
After nine years of work, and 31 weeks of hearings, there was anger, laughter and tears on the last day of the massive Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the grievances of northern Maori. Audio
'Bomb threat' charges over cassette thrown out
A musician whose latest noise album caused police to shut down much of central Dunedin earlier this year has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings for Northland claim underway
The claim by Te Paparahi O Te Raki cover a range of issues from tino rangatiratanga, to te reo Maori, to socio-economic issues. Audio
Oz deportations too harsh on minor offenders - police
Too many low-level offenders are being swept up by an Australian immigration clampdown that's affected hundreds of New Zealanders, police officers there say.
