Law
Clamping down
An Auckland company has taken matters into its own hands, clamping the cars of people going into the neighbouring Chinese Embassy to obtain visas. The panellists give their views on whether the… Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
Euthanasia vote delights husband of Lecretia Seales
Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the right to end her life, is ecstatic legislation legalising euthanasia has passed its first reading. He was in… Audio
David Seymour's euthanasia bill added to include referendum
Act MP David Seymour will change his bill on legalising euthanasia to include the requirement for a public referendum in return for getting New Zealand First's support. He spoke to John Campbell. Audio
Teina Pora lawyer to take on Scott Watson's case
One of the lawyers who helped overturn Teina Pora's wrongful conviction for murder is taking on Scott Watson's case.
Teina Pora's lawyer signs on to help Scott Watson
One of the lawyers who helped free Teina Pora after he was wrongly convicted for murder is turning his attention to another high profile case. Jonathan Krebs will be acting for Scott Watson in his… Audio
Public campaign to legalise euthanasia off to rocky start
The legislation is set to be debated in Parliament either tomorrow or early next year, and today there was criticism from some National MPs, and a lone protester attempting to derail it. Audio
Media commentator - Gavin Ellis
Australia's major newspaper groups are boycotting official access to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in a stand-off over the use of video clips on websites; a new book on photojournalism in the… Audio
National left govt 'in good shape' - Bill English
Briefings to the new government's ministers have highlighted a series of problems they'll have to deal with. The documents were made public last week and show, among - other things - Auckland's… Audio
Head Hunters gang leader linked to money laundering
A High Court judge says there is evidence suggesting trusts and companies associated with the president of the Head Hunters gang have been involved in money laundering. An accountant with the Serious… Audio
Court ruling links gang boss' trust to money laundering
A High Court judge has ruled there is evidence trusts and companies associated with the Head Hunters' president that have been involved in money laundering.
Briscoes boss: Unfair he can only land helicopter 3x weekly
Retail rich-lister Rod Duke says it's unfair that his helicopter use has been limited to three flights a week at his new Auckland home because his neighbours can use theirs twice as much. Video, Audio
Ed Sheeran prompts Easter trading debate in Dunedin
Dunedin City Council says yes to shops opening doors during Easter when Ed Sheeran comes to town Audio
The hazards of the Duke's proposed helicopter pad
Rod Duke is going to appeal a decision that means he has to restrict the use of his personal helicopter to three times a week. Audio
Family facing huge medical bill after botulism
ACC specialist and lawyer Phil Schmidt says deciding whether or not the Putaruru family are eligible to ACC cover is a bit of a grey area. Audio
Legal research award to examine extending ACC
ACC barrister and researcher Warren Forster has been named the NZ Law Foundation International Research fellow for 2017. He will spend the next 18 months developing recommendations to create a… Audio
CTV families protest over legal ruling
Families of those killed in the 2011 collapse of the CTV building are protesting today over news that a criminal prosecution has been rejected against the designers of the CTV building. Deputy… Audio
Extending a warranty: is it worth it?
Extended warranties can cost 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price of a product, but in most cases you're paying for rights you already have under the Consumer Guarantees Act. George Block of… Audio
Medicinal cannabis oil arrives in NZ
The arrival of a new, cheaper medicinal cannabis product in New Zealand is good news for patients but will still be prohibitively expensive for many, advocates say.
Communities could sue Defence Force over toxic firefighting foam
The Government is investigating potential contamination near the Defence Force bases at Woodbourne and Ohakea. Meanwhile, in Australia, a community is sueing the Defence Force over similar… Audio
