Law
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
Medicinal cannabis Law offers protections
Terminally ill people who possess and use illicit cannabis will be protected from prosecution under legislation introduced today. Audio
Santarchy
Christmas 2005; a hundred drunk men dressed as Santa allegedly riot in downtown Auckland. But was it true? Yes. Yes it was. Mostly. Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Professor Ursula Cheer from Canterbury University discusses cartoons and freedom of expression in New Zealand, based on controversial cartoons published by Fairfax. Audio
Campaigner wants more than 'tinkering' with medicinal cannabis law
As the government prepares to unveil a medicinal cannabis law change, a campaigner warns 'tinkering' won't be enough. Audio
Northland group loses court bid over swamp kauri
A small Northland conservation group has lost its final court battle over the export of swamp kauri.
Hurinui Council worker strike
The Hurinui District Council has locked out striking workers. There are fears this will disrupt holiday destinations like Hanmer Springs and farm water supply. Audio
Alcohol ID hiccough
Stories of group ID for buying alcohol in supermarkets and needing ID to buy sparkling grape juice and methylated spirits as a restricted substance. Audio
No FairME in the works
The High Court has rejected a bid for media companies NZME and Fairfax to merge. Audio
