Law
Trump judicial nominee pulls out
The US president's latest judiciary nominee has withdrawn his name after failing to answer basic legal questions.
Medicinal cannabis rules to be loosened by govt
A law change broadening access to medicinal cannabis will be unveiled by the government tomorrow.
Pensioner who 'preyed on' young girls jailed
A Dunedin pensioner, described by a judge as violent and deviant, has been jailed for eight years for sexually abusing six young girls over two decades.
Waka-jumping law plan dangerous - Bill English
New 'waka-jumping' legislation has been introduced to Parliament, designed to ensure MPs who resign from a political party can't stay on in the House as independents or members of another party. The… Audio
Ex-prisoner loses appeal over more compensation
A former prisoner held in jail for an extra month has lost his appeal for more compensation.
Copyright law confirmed for a makeover
The country's copyright law is to get it's first overhaul in a decade amid calls for a crackdown on what some call New Zealand's rampant piracy problem. Commerce Minister Kris Faafoi confirmed last… Audio
Sydney man charged over North Korea WMD dealings
A Sydney man has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police on charges relating to the supply of weapons of mass destruction, as well as breaching trade sanctions against North Korea. The… Audio
Andrew Little meets with CTV victims' families
Justice Minister Andrew Little met with families of the victims of the CTV building collapse in Christchurch on Sunday, after the police last month said no charges would be laid against the engineers… Audio
Taking a stand for privacy
A landmark US Supreme Court case against a US citizen accused of drug trafficking has caught the eye of New Zealand' privacy commissioner, and prompted him to take a stand against the United States… Audio
Uber used undercover agents, covert tactics - letter
Uber set up a covert unit tasked with stealing competitors' secrets and engaging in undercover surveillance, a letter published by a court alleges.
NZ Privacy Commissioner takes stand in US case
New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner has taken a stand against the United States in a court case which could have wide-ranging implications.
'Green fairies' vow to continue supplying medicinal cannabis despite arrests
Suppliers of medicinal cannabis are defiant despite a spate of recent arrests, saying they'll carry on growing and making their products for the people who need them. Video, Audio
Justice for CTV families
The families of those who died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake say they will continue to fight for justice. Audio
Net neutrality: what it means for New Zealand
What changes to net neutrality protections mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Pilot halves court time for sexual violence cases
A pilot programme to speed up justice for victims of sexual violence has found case times have been halved, in just one year of the two year programme. That means reducing delay and uncertainty for… Audio
Five Southern Police investigated for questionable behaviour
Five Southern police officers have stepped out of line for illegal or questionable behaviour this year, but the district commander says it isn't symptomatic of a wider cultural issue. Audio
CTV families determined to fight for prosecution
CTV victims' families and survivors say they believe a prosecution over the building's collapse in the 2011 earthquake is still possible, but police say they stand by their decision not to prosecute. Audio
SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the last two decades. Audio
Matata resident: 'They will have to physically remove me'
Whakatane District Council has passed a plan change that could force Matata residents from their homes. Marilyn Pearce told John Campbell she's not going anywhere. Video, Audio
Woman who left mother to die in own waste loses appeal
A woman found guilty of leaving her mother to die in her own waste has lost her appeal against a 13-year jail sentence.
