Law
Zero Waste NZ says the UK is "kicking New Zealand's butt"
Waste warrior Marty Hoffart says a 50 cent tax on disposable coffee cups in New Zealand will make people move to reusable cups. Audio
The UK propose a 25p "latte levy", will NZ follow suit?
Reporter Charlie Dreaver talks to coffee drinkers in Wellington to see if there's appetite to introduce a levy on disposable cups in Aotearoa. Audio
Labour continues to talk with Australian Government about detainees
Labour Minister, Andrew Little, responds to concerns about how families are coping after their father or partner is deported to New Zealand from Australia after serving time in prison. Audio
Families pay the price when Kiwi relatives are deported to NZ
New Zealanders held in Australian immigration centres are speaking out about their indefinite detention and their heartbreak at being deported away from their families. Filipa Payne from Iwis n Aus… Audio
Californian ferrets for freedom!
Over in the States, the New Zealand example is often pointed to as why Californian residents shouldn't be allowed to keep ferrets. There's a passionate community of ferret-lovers in the golden state… Audio
The good oil on hemp
Plant Culture founder Cameron Sims works with farmers in Ashburton to produce premium hemp seed products. It's time Kiwis got into this superfood, he says. Audio
Dr. Seuss/Star Trek mashup heads to the courts
Star Trek and Dr. Seuss - a laughable pairing surely? Well maybe not. In the US a judge is allowing Dr. Seuss Enterprises to proceed with a lawsuit against the tiny ComicMix company. They're behind a… Audio
Mysterious shootings of farm animals
There's been a series of mysterious stock shootings in Otago over the past 24 hours. Audio
Feature Interview - Janet McLean: This Realm of New Zealand
Two leading legals minds have come together to put together a ground-breaking analysis of New Zealand's constitution. Janet McLean and Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter have written this book which explains… Audio
Police apologise after seizing legal cannabis
An East Coast hemp grower has had his crop destroyed by police after they mistook his plants for illicit cannabis.
Ingidenous rights under scholar's microscope
An Auckland researcher has been given an international scholarship to investigate how United Nations guidelines on indigenous rights can be applied to New Zealand law.
Woman granted permission to collect dead partner's sperm
A woman has won the right to have sperm taken from the dead body of her long-term partner.
Accused people smuggler facing extradition wins last-ditch legal bid
An Iraqi refugee fighting extradition to Australia to face people-smuggling charges has won his last-ditch legal bid to have his case referred to the Justice Minister.
Fitting power safety devices a 'massive task' - holiday parks
The friend of a man electrocuted after cutting through a power cord at a campsite says a coroner's recommendations could save lives. Holiday parks across the country are working to install safety… Audio
First te reo Māori speaker appointed to Appeal Court
Justice Joe Williams has become the first prominent Māori and first Māori speaker to be appointed to the Court of Appeal Court. Justice Williams comes to the job from the High Court, and was… Audio
US Senate passes sweeping tax reforms
The US Senate has approved the most sweeping overhaul of the US tax system in more than three decades.
Troubled teen wrongfully detained, court rules
A troubled 16-year-old boy who lived in multiple care homes was wrongfully detained in a youth justice facility, the Court of Appeal has found.
Man convicted for burning ex's clothes
Criminal barrister Anne Stevens on why a man's been convicted after burning his unfaithful wife's clothes. Audio
School misspending and the law
Education lawyer James Pullar explains the legal position of a school that raised money for Fiji flood victims but used the funds elsewhere. Is it fraud? Audio
Foreign property buyer law
Overseas investment expert Sam Nelson explains the Overseas Investment amendment going through Parliament. Is it a "sham" as Nation claims? Audio
