Law
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.
Lundy appeal: Crown stands by evidence
The Court of Appeal's been told evidence produced by the Crown at Mark Lundy's trial showed the death of his wife was not a random killing, but an inside job by someone who wanted her dead and did not… Audio
Spy's drug habit should have raised red flag - law expert
An international law specialist says a red flag should have been raised over a former military intelligence officer with a drug habit who stole highly sensitive equipment. Airforce Corporal Richard… Audio
Australian police say too many minor offenders deported
Australian police are calling for a softer line against minor offenders who are ending up facing deportation to New Zealand. Their national union, the Police Federation of Australia, told a… Audio
'Secret agent' who stole sensitive equipment walks
Police are appealing a decision to allow a former military spy who stole the equipment to walk away without conviction. Video
IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Smoking or pokies
Smokefree beaches and outdoor dining has been proposed but is it an unnecessary venture? The panellists give us their views on whether getting rid of more pokies is a better idea. Audio
Insurer takes legal action after Port Hills fires
The insurer IAG is taking legal action against the Christchurch Adventure Park and the lines company Orion over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
'Conciliatory' offer helps fatal crash driver avoid prison
A 17-year-old Seddon man has avoided prison for a fatal crash he caused earlier this year, largely because of the compassion shown by the victim's mother.
Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Video, Audio
Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Audio
Last ditch effort to save Ihumatao from development
A construction company has passed its final hurdle to develop a Special Housing Area on land at Ihumatao in South Auckland. But it's not without opposition.
Heritage New Zealand granted Fletcher… Audio
Mark Lundy back in court for new appeal of murder conviction
A case that has gripped the nation for 17 years will have another airing today when Mark Lundy asks the Court of Appeal to overturn his convictions for the murder of his wife and daughter. RNZ court… Audio
Councils called upon to cull stray cats
Conservationists want local councils to take on the job of culling stray cats, saying the SPCA's policy of trying to find homes for them is not helping high-risk native wildlife. Audio
Fairfax and NZME argue they need to merge to survive
The investigation into the rupture of the Marsden pipeline has stalled because the local regional council has been unable to get in touch with the landowner where the pipe burst. Audio
Wairere Iti: Tuhoe raids 10 years on
Today marks 10 years since police swooped on the people of Tuhoe on a Monday morning in the Urewera raids. None of the 17 people arrested ended up facing charges under the Terrorism Suppression act… Audio
