Law
78 year old protests library hat ban
A Masterton retiree is flouting a hat ban at her local library, and encouraging other older library users to do the same. Audio
Government lukewarm on UN call for state abuse inquiry
The Government appears unlikely to be swayed by a United Nations report calling on it to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children and adults with disabilities in state care from 1950 to… Audio
UN accuses Venezuela of human rights violations
The United Nations has accused the government in Venezuela of human rights abuses as part of a deliberate policy to repress political opposition. Mass-demonstrations against the rule of President… Audio
Hawke's Bay Council pulls financial support for dam
The council will no longer support the failed $900 million Ruataniwha Dam project after intense opposition and a Supreme Court setback. Audio
Secret witness changed story after prison threats
A secret witness in one of the country's most well-known murder trials had to recant his evidence in order to survive in prison, says his lawyer.
Girls appear in court on murder charge
A 13-year old girl has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a Hamilton man last month.
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Ursula Cheer about defamation and the defence called 'neutral reportage'. Audio
Tamihere says witness at his murder trial admitted lying
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere has told a court a secret witness at his trial wrote to him seventeen later admitting he gave false evidence. Audio
Nelson boarding hostel now a mini prison, neighbours say
Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Video, Audio
David Tamihere emotional as he declares he didn't lie before court
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere was back at the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence against a secret witness from his trial, who is on trial himself for perverting the course of… Audio
NZ First leader accuses National of character assasination
Winston Peters has accused National Party ministers of underhanded behaviour, but Bill English says his ministers were not responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayment. Video, Audio
Teina Pora should receive more compensation, judge rules
The High Court has ruled Teina Pora's compensation for wrongful imprisonment should have been adjusted to reflect inflation. Lawyer Jonathan Krebs and investigator Tim McKinnel join Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
The long and the short of Wellington's runway battle
Analysis - Sit back and relax as Michael Cropp explains the turbulent legal battle over the runway extension and its potential sky-high consequences.
Peters compensated if proven officials leaked pension info
The Privacy Commissioner says Winston Peters could be entitled to compensation if it is found private details of his superannuation were leaked to journalists. Audio
Fleeing Gloriavale: Life inside the religious community
Lilia Tarawa fled Gloriavale after years of believing that to do so would mean she would go to hell. She describes what life is like in the religious community, and her fears for the family members… Video, Audio
Gang member who threw meth bag on roof says he felt invincible
William Wiki, 35, was sentenced today to six years in prison for possession of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine he was planning to sell around Dunedin. Video, Audio
Court hears prison snitch lied in evidence at Tamihere murder t
An informant who testified that David Tamihere admitted killing Swedish tourists Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Hoglin, but later admitted he lied, is on trial for perverting the course of justice. Audio
Police and privacy
Lawyer Kathryn Dalziel on blogger Martyn Bradbury's bank acounts being accessed by Police as part of the Dirty Politics investigation. Audio
Dr Cynric Temple-Camp: 'These stories belong to the dead'
Always expect the unexpected from the dead, says Palmerston North pathologist Dr Cynric Temple-Camp. He tells interesting tales from his 30-year career – which includes attending Mark Lundy's Privy… Audio
Son's violent dairy robbery a 'stupid mistake', mother says
A mother has told a court her son made the biggest mistake of his life when he took part in a violent robbery of a south Auckland supermarket. Three men, aged between 17 and 20, were sentenced in… Video, Audio
