Law
'The most dangerous piece of legislation'
Maori lawyers and constitutional experts are warning the Regulatory Standards Bill could wipe out decades of hard-won treaty protections. Ella Stewart reports. Audio
Use of glyphosphate to be debated in High Court
An advocacy group is seeking a judicial review after the Environmental Protection Agency declined to do a full reassessment of the main ingredient in weedkiller, glyphosphate. Environmental Law… Audio
Bird rehab founder keeps security license despite assault convictions
In 2023, Craig Shepherd pleaded guilty to four assault charges in relation to three women, two of them Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust employees.
Chinese national given life sentence for murder of Yanfei Bao
The man who murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been jailed for life and will spend at least the next 17 years behind bars. Audio
Coroner wants re-investigation of death of Gore pre-schooler
A coroner wants the police to reinvestigate the death of Gore pre-schooler Lachlan Jones, saying too many questions remain unanswered and criticising flaws in earlier investigations. Audio
Concern Mark Lundy parole board condition impinges on freedom of speech
Mark Lundy hasn't been able to speak a word publicly since he was released from prison early last month. That's because the man twice convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in Palmerston North… Audio
Law professor on sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
The government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers… Audio
Healthy homes standards in full next month
All rentals must meet healthy homes standards from next month, so what do tenants and landlords need to know ahead of the deadline? Audio
Govt strengthens anti-stalking legislation
The government has strengthened its proposed anti-stalking legislation, so a person could be convicted after two specified acts within two years, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment… Audio
Harvard's bonfire could be NZ's foreign exchange
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students. Audio
In breakups, should pets be more than just property?
Pet custody lawyer Eve Smith joins Nights to discuss a new law giving Australian courts new powers to assess who should take the family pet when it comes to matrimonial property disputes. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Mental health patient who murdered pensioner jailed for life
Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps in October last year. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to… Audio
Govt declines 23 abuse in care recommendations
A law firm working with survivors of abuse in care is disappointed the government is not accepting more recommendations. Cooper Legal senior associate Lydia Oosterhoff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pensioner fears framing over West Coast cold case killing
Pensioner Mark Walsh believes the police are trying to frame him for the murder of David Robinson, whose body was found on a remote West Coast beach near the small town of Ross in December 1998… Audio
Taranaki couple win bid to appeal compulsory land acquisition
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Taranaki farming couple who are fighting the compulsory acquisition of 11 hectares of their land for the Mt Messenger Bypass. But in its decision granting… Audio
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Can the intellectually disabled be executed? US Supreme Court to reconsider
In 1997 Joseph Smith killed a with a hammer and saw but avoided execution after US courts found him intellectually disabled. That decision is now being appealed.
