Law
Detainees get short shrift from Australian media
Analysis - Facing deportation from Australia? Best hope your son's a footy star if you want a sympathetic run in the local press, Phil Pennington writes.
Tuvalu climate change refugees denied asylum
Two families sought to be New Zealand's first climate change refugees, but the Immigration and Protection Tribunal ruled they did not risk being persecuted under the Refugee Convention. Video, Audio
Remediating workplace bullying next to impossible
The director of Culture Safe New Zealand, Allan Halse, says he feels like he's banging his head against a brick wall when he represents clients who have been bullied at work. Audio
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
Commerce Commission tells High Court competition must stay
NZME and Stuff argue they need to merge because they are threatened by new media, including social media. But the Commerce Commission says it is not the competition news managers say it is. Audio
Oratory, anger, laughter and tears at Ngapuhi closings
After nine years of work, and 31 weeks of hearings, there was anger, laughter and tears on the last day of the massive Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into the grievances of northern Maori. Audio
'Bomb threat' charges over cassette thrown out
A musician whose latest noise album caused police to shut down much of central Dunedin earlier this year has been cleared of wrongdoing.
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings for Northland claim underway
The claim by Te Paparahi O Te Raki cover a range of issues from tino rangatiratanga, to te reo Maori, to socio-economic issues. Audio
Oz deportations too harsh on minor offenders - police
Too many low-level offenders are being swept up by an Australian immigration clampdown that's affected hundreds of New Zealanders, police officers there say.
Lundy appeal: Crown stands by evidence
The Court of Appeal's been told evidence produced by the Crown at Mark Lundy's trial showed the death of his wife was not a random killing, but an inside job by someone who wanted her dead and did not… Audio
Spy's drug habit should have raised red flag - law expert
An international law specialist says a red flag should have been raised over a former military intelligence officer with a drug habit who stole highly sensitive equipment. Airforce Corporal Richard… Audio
Australian police say too many minor offenders deported
Australian police are calling for a softer line against minor offenders who are ending up facing deportation to New Zealand. Their national union, the Police Federation of Australia, told a… Audio
'Secret agent' who stole sensitive equipment walks
Police are appealing a decision to allow a former military spy who stole the equipment to walk away without conviction. Video
IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Smoking or pokies
Smokefree beaches and outdoor dining has been proposed but is it an unnecessary venture? The panellists give us their views on whether getting rid of more pokies is a better idea. Audio
Insurer takes legal action after Port Hills fires
The insurer IAG is taking legal action against the Christchurch Adventure Park and the lines company Orion over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
'Conciliatory' offer helps fatal crash driver avoid prison
A 17-year-old Seddon man has avoided prison for a fatal crash he caused earlier this year, largely because of the compassion shown by the victim's mother.
Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Video, Audio
Close scrutiny of scientific evidence at Lundy appeal hearing
Mark Lundy's lawyer has told the Court of Appeal that untested science was used to convict his client a second time, despite warnings about that evidence from the Privy Council. Audio
