Law
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
John Campbell joins police on NZ’s worst road
John Campbell joins police on the beat after a disastrous weekly road toll. They describe how they remember every crash, and every time they tell someone a loved one isn’t coming home. Video, Audio
Ponzi scheme victims 'embarassed' after being duped
Sixty-year-old Shane Richard Scott has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to 27 charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Audio
Wife sentenced to home detention for husband's manslaughter in 2011
A Hawke's Bay woman has been sentenced to 11 months home detention for the manslaughter of her husband six years ago - a death the coroner initially ruled involved no foul play. Video, Audio
Australia dual citizenship court cases unclear
The political future for seven Australian MPs embroiled in a dual citizenship saga remains unclear after three days of hearings. The High Court in Canberra has reserved its decision on whether they… Audio
Scores of Kiwis caught up in old Australian law
Evidence is emerging that Australia has dusted off a draconian old law to begin a fresh mop-up of people it doesn't want, including scores of New Zealanders. An immigration professor in Queensland… Audio
Benefit review group causing systematic bias - lawyer
The committe set up to review benefit decisions has been accused of lacking independence and creating a systemic bias against beneficiaries. The Benefit Review Committee has been criticised by the… Audio
Anti-meth rally calls for more support for addicts
Around 150 people marched with the NZ P Pull group calling for greater government support for addicts. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along. Audio
Former coach of Morrocco Tai says he was good natured boy
The former rugby coach of teenager Morrocco Tai, who died after fleeing police in a stolen car yesterday, says the 15-year-old was a good-natured boy with a rocky past. Audio
More police resources needed to monitor roads, police association says
Police Association president Chris Cahill says there are fewer police working on New Zealand's roads, and they have been calling for more front line staff "for some time". Audio
Las Vegas gunman shot security guard before opening fire
Police have revised their timeline of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's mass shooting, revealing they had six minutes to reach him. Video, Audio
