Law
Major shortcomings in Australian detention agency
An investigation has found massive shortcomings by the Australian federal agency in charge of the detention of hundreds of New Zealanders. The independent investigator called in by the government has… Audio
Item of interest discovered in Amber-Rose murder investigation
Officers investigating the death of teenager Amber-Rose Rush have found an item of interest in the Blackhead area of Dunedin. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown has the latest. Video, Audio
Mother of disabled man wins full-time care appeal
The Court of Appeal has issued a stinging rebuke to health officials, saying it doesn't want to hear any more disputes about adequately funding parents who care for their disabled adult children. The… Audio
Abuse hurled at doctor charged with teenage girl's murder
The family of Amber-Rose Rush swore at the 30-year-old doctor in Dunedin District Court today as he was charged with the 16-year-old's murder. Otago-Southland reporter Ian Telfer was there and… Video, Audio
Bankers' Assn backs down over protection for fraud victims
The Bankers' Association has responded to pressure over protection for customers stung by online fraudsters. The association, which represents banks, was criticised by Consumer New Zealand, for its… Audio
Where to for cannabis bills?
Two bills that would ease access to medicinal cannabis have come before the House this week but with very different outcomes. What happens now? Audio
Where to for cannabis bills?
Two bills that would ease access to medicinal cannabis have come before the House this week but with very different outcomes. What happens now?
AudioLorde's Israel scrap: NZ activists surprised at suing
Two New Zealand activists who urged Lorde to cancel her concerts in Israel says they were surprised when they were told an Israeli legal group was suing them. Audio
No summons to Israeli 'harm' case - NZ activists
Although a law firm says it is suing two New Zealanders over Lorde's cancelled Israel concert, the pair say they have not received any summons. Audio
Member's Bill aims to crack down on synthetic drugs
MPs are to vote on whether to ramp up the punishment for people who sell synthetic substances, sometimes referred to as synthetic cannabis.
Govt announces Royal Commission into abuse in state care
The government has announced it will hold a Royal Commission into state abuse which will be chaired by former Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand. Video, Audio
NZ activists sued over Lorde concert cancellations
Two New Zealand activists are being sued by an Israeli legal rights group. Audio
NZ activists face legal action over Lorde's Israel snub
Two New Zealand activists who urged Lorde to to cancel her Israel concerts are being sued by an Israeli legal rights group. Justine Sachs and Nadia Abu-Shanab wrote an open letter to Lorde last year… Audio
Former spy convicted for drugs and burglary
Corporal Richard Graham, a former military spy who stole sensitive operational equipment and developed a drug habit after a posting overseas, has been convicted for drugs and burglary. Video, Audio
Former military spy convicted over $200,000 theft
A former military spy who stole sensitive operational equipment has been convicted on burglary and drugs charges.
6000 Christchurch quake claims remain unresolved
There are 3000 unresolved claims with EQC, and a further 2700 with private insurers. Lawyer Grant Shand tells John Campbell many claims are re-repairs for work not done at all, or done badly. Video, Audio
3 National MPs exempt from block vote on medicinal cannabis
A decision by the National Party to vote as a block has torpedoed the chances of Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick's medicinal cannabis bill passing in Parliament. Video, Audio
Port Hills farmer angry fire investigation closed
Ken McKenzie lost his farmland and fences, costing him his life-savings, his KiwiSaver, and leaving him with a $40,000 mortgage on what had been a freehold home. Video, Audio
Fire & Emergency call off investigation into Port Hills fire
Fire and Emergency have called off an investigation into what caused the Port Hills fire due to a lack of evidence. Police are still investigating, but say there's nothing to show the fires were… Video, Audio
