Law
Otago University's law camp cancelled after complaints
Otago University has cancelled its law camp after complaints of past excessive drinking, nudity and jelly wrestling.
Tobacco giant Philip Morris in court over 'HEETS'
Tobacco giant Philip Morris is in court today, facing charges related to importing and selling a non-burning tobacco product.
Uni meets with student society about camp concerns
Otago University is meeting with its student law society leaders about the future of its second-year law camp.
When NZ almost legalised eugenic sterilisation
Hamish Spencer reminds us of a dark time in popular opinion in New Zealand Audio
Otago Uni may ditch law camp after misbehaviour claims
An annual Otago University camp for law students could be canned after complaints about excessive drinking, nudity and jelly wrestling. It's organised by law sudents association, knowns as SOULS, but… Audio
Drunk and vulnerable
A follow up discussion from this week's Panelist Susan Hornsby-Geluk's observation on women's responsibility for their own safety. Audio
Foreign buyer ban could affect sellers - Law Society
Homeowners could become "unwittingly embroiled" by the proposed foreign buyer ban and end up being left "high and dry", the Law Society says.
'I'm surprised people are surprised' - former lawyer
A lawyer who left the profession after suffering years of inappropriate sexual behaviour from male colleagues is appalled at what she calls 'inaction' by the Law Society in the wake of the Russell… Audio
South African expat criticises farm confiscations
A South African expat in New Zealand is devastated by the news that the government in his home country plans to start confiscating land owned by white farmers without compensation. Earlier this week… Audio
Arthur Taylor still too dangerous to release - Parole Board
High-profile criminal and prison escapee Arthur Taylor has lost his latest bid for parole.
NZ's law schools cut ties with Russell McVeagh
All six of New Zealand's university law schools have cut ties with law firm Russell McVeagh.
Riverhead quarry attack: Colin Jack Mitchell found guilty
The jurors deciding the case of the man accused of abducting a woman and driving her to a quarry north-west of Auckland have delivered a guilty verdict.
Universities shun Russell McVeagh
The Law Society is now investigating Russell McVeagh in light of its sexual harassment scandal as five universities break ties with the firm. Audio
Drone spying
Man in undies shoots at drone. Probably very tempting for a lot of us. University of Otago's dean of law Mark Henaghan tells us how much trouble you'd get in for shooting a drone. Audio
Toupee taken away again
A High Court judge's decision to allow a murderer to wear his wig in prison as a right has been over-ruled. Dean of Law Mark Henaghan discusses the tension between the two decisons. Audio
Secret hearing involves passport case
A secret hearing taking place in Wellington involves a legal challenge to the cancellation of a New Zealand passport, the Chief High Court Judge has confirmed.
Law Society working group to tackle sexual harassment reporting
The Law Society is to establish a working group to look at how to improve reporting of sexual harassment in the legal profession. Audio
Law Soc. forms sexual harassment working group
The Law Society is to establish a working group to look at how to improve the reporting of sexual harassment in the legal profession. The leading law firm, Russell McVeagh, has been embroiled in… Audio
REA investigating Aaron Drever over bowling club land flip
The Real Estate Authority is investigating unlicensed real estate agent Aaron Drever after he illegally sold an Auckland bowling green to his aunt for less than half its market value, and then flipped… Video, Audio
Man wants Crown to pay him for aborted trial
A man on trial for fraud because of finance company collapses wants the Crown to pay him $1.3 million in costs because his first trial was aborted.
