Law
Euthanasia advocate acted with 'true nobility of spirit'
A euthanasia advocate accused of helping another woman kill herself acted with "compassion" and "nobility", a jury has been told.
MBIE faces questions over using Russell McVeagh services
Ministry executives have faced questions over whether it's appropriate to keep using top law firm Russell McVeagh given recent revelations of sexual assault complaints.
NZ police to cross ditch to study saliva testing
Police are sending staff to Australia to investigate whether New Zealand should begin saliva testing drivers for drugs.
National MP’s husband, son charged over animal cruelty
National MP Barbara Kuriger's husband and son have been charged with animal cruelty offences. Video, Audio
Justice Minister calls for Human Rights Commission review
The Human Rights Commission says it dished out the appropriate punishment to a senior staff member who sexually harrassed an intern. But Justice Minister Andrew Little has called for a review. He… Audio
Euthanasia advocate's defence takes less than an hour
Susan Austen is before the High Court in Wellington accused of assisting the suicide of Annemarie Treadwell in 2016. Court reporter Ann Marie May has the latest details. Audio
FMA to take a closer look at directors of nominee companies
The Financial Markets Authority says it's going to take a closer look at New Zealand directors offering services to nominee companies - particularly those with little connection to New Zealand. Audio
Major closures to Auckland ranges against Kauri dieback
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Extensive closures are being proposed in the Waitakere and the Hunua Ranges to fight kauri dieback. The Auckland Council is considering spending millions of dollars in a new effort to… Audio, Gallery
Intern abuse: 'I was frightened of upsetting my teachers'
Young women on internships and work placements in a range of professions have been subjected to abuse and harassment, universities and students' associations have confirmed.
Alan Dershowitz: 'There is no such thing as truth any longer'
Professor Alan Dershowitz has been called the best-known criminal lawyer in the world. A staunch Democrat, he has irked many liberals with his view there is no case for President Trump to be removed… Audio
Intern abuse not confined to legal professsion
After last week's revelations about sexual abuse of interns at a large Wellington law firm, Universities and student groups have now confirmed abuse and harrassment is widespread across internships… Audio
Oranga Tamariki in court after botched care of child report
An Oranga Tamariki manager is being hauled before a judge in Masterton on Monday to explain an almost 3-month delay in giving the courts a crucial report on a young girl. The state child welfare… Audio
Oranga Tamariki delays crucial child custody report
Wairapapa's chief social worker has been ordered to appear before a judge in Masterton on Monday afternoon to explain an almost three-month delay in providing a crucial report on a young girl. State… Audio
Brexit's legal minefield: Jurgen Basedow
There are still many legal hurdles to overcome before Brexit becomes a reality. Professor Jurgen Basedow from the Max Planck institute in Hamburg is an expert in European economic law - and says Kiwi… Audio
Euthanasia advocate's house was bugged
Police bugged a euthanasia advocate's landline and mobile phones, along with her Hutt Valley home, a jury has been told.
Lid lifted on sexist culture within law profession
Senior women lawyers say revelations about mistreatment of young female law interns in one of the country's top law firms has lifted the lid on a serious broader cultural issue within the profession… Audio
Euthanasia advocates deliver personal stories to Parliament
MPs have been delivered copies of a book which tells the stories of people whose loved ones died badly rather than being able to opt for voluntary euthanasia.
National demands drug testing answers
The National Party is trying to drive a wedge between two ministers over their positions on whether to introduce roadside saliva testing for drugs.
Stephanie Dyhrberg speaks out on law firm culture
The law firm at the centre of sexual misconduct complaints by law students doing internships says its focus was always on the welfare of the young women involved.
Victoria University has confirmed… Audio
Lawyer Elizabeth Hall initiates law firm harassment survey
The government says it's already looking at ways to crack down on sexual harassment in the workplace, as stories emerge of young interns suffering sexual assaults at a top Wellington law firm.
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