Law
Length of High Court cases under scrutiny
Are the wheels of justice turning smoothly in New Zealand's court cases? An Otago University-led study into the lengths of High Court cases has revealed almost a fifth of general proceedings are… Audio
Work begins on replacing the Hobbit Law
The actors' union is optimistic a new working group will find a way to restore collective bargaining rights for film workers, without necessarily changing the status of those who wish to continue… Audio
Parliament to vote on medicinal cannabis
A Government Bill making medicinal cannabis more available to people who are suffering illness is set to pass its first reading today. However the Green Party hopes its own bill which would liberalise… Audio
Court audiovisual links: Do they serve interests of justice?
The use of audio-visual technology in courts is growing but questions are being asked about whether it really serves the interests of justice. The technology allows those remanded in custody to… Audio
Farmer feels vindicated by Defence Force foam revelations
A former Marlborough deer farmer lost a fortune fighting the Government over allegations his groundwater was poisoned by activities on the nearby Woodbourne air force base. Video, Audio
115-year-old Dunedin courthouse officially reopens
A procession of legal bigwigs will herald the re-opening of Dunedin's newly refurbished courthouse later today. The 115-year-old building was due to be closed for good, but a public campaign pressured… Audio
Larry Nassar: 175 years' jail for sex abuse
Victims who were sexually assaulted by US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar want institutions who didn't take their claims seriously to be held to account. Disgraced US Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was… Audio
Transport accident watchdog calls for fire alarms on boats
The call comes after the Transport Accident Investigation Commission released its report into the fire and sinking of the Pee-Jay-Five off the coast of Whakatane two years ago. Audio
90-day trial period to go for some, but not all businesses
Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says the 90-day trial period has done nothing to help job growth. He talks to John Campbell about changes to employment law. Video, Audio
David Parker defends new TPP agreement
Trade Minister David Parker tells John Campbell what's different about the revised TPP, now called the CPTPP. Video, Audio
Government unveils changes to employment law
Unions are pledging to continue the fight against the 90-day trials which will remain in place for small businesses under law changes announced today by the Government. Video, Audio
Peter Elliott: More on motorbikes
We continue our discussion with avid motorbike rider Pteer Elliott about the dangers of riding on our roads. A listeners asks us why motorcycle owners must pay such a high insurance fee compared with… Audio
More feedback on campers
The freedom campers story continues with more and more feedback from listeners. Many unhappy that so-called "self contained" campers are anything but, leaving behind unpleasant mess. Audio
New employment laws
The government has unveiled its changes to employment law, including new provisions to the 90-day trial period to protect employees. But for smaller businesses the law will remain the same. Audio
Warning after homekill prosecutions rise
A spike in prosecutions for illegal homekill has prompted officials to warn people not to sell homekill on social media.
Crash destroyed hopes and dreams
A 19 year old who lost his leg in a fatal bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve in 2016 has told the court how the crash destroyed his hopes and dreams. Audio
DOC under orders to improve environmental advocacy
The Department of Conservation has been told by its new Minister that it needs to ramp-up its advocacy of the environment through the Resource Management Act process because of the crisis facing New… Audio
Leaving a mess
Locals of several popular tourists destinations around the country are upset at the mess being left by freedom campers. Toilet paper and other waste are being left and locals are demanding councils to… Audio
Putāruru family fights for ACC after mystery illness
A Putaruru family struck down with a mystery illness initially thought to be botulism are battling to have that diagnosis overturned and access to ACC reinstated. Shibu Kochummen, his wife Subi, and… Audio
Kim Dotcom sues New Zealand government over arrest
Kim Dotcom has filed papers seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages from the government over an erroneous arrest warrant. The papers accuse the government of pursuing an erroneous arrest… Audio
