Law
Michael Mansfield QC - In pursuit of the truth
Michael Mansfield QC has has represented defendants in criminal trials, appeals and inquiries in some of the UK's most controversial legal cases, including Barry George, accused of killing TV… Audio
Planned tax changes may hit foreign trusts
A tax expert has doubts that the government's clamp down on tax dodging by multi-national companies will net the 200-million dollars a year that's being touted. Audio
Turei 'likely' broke the law - law professor
Law professor Andrew Geddis joins us to discuss the legal implications around news Metiria Turei enrolled to vote at the wrong address in the past. Audio
Skipper convicted of manslaughter
Taranaki skipper convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket. Audio
Auditor general Martin Matthews has resigned
He had stood down while an independent review into his suitability for the job was carried out. Our political reporter Benedict Collins has more on this story. Audio
Euthanasia report 'deeply disappointing'
The final report on the public's attitudes towards assisted dying is 'deeply disappointing' and more like a cowardly essay, the former MP who instigated the inquiry says. Audio
Honolulu bans texting while crossing roads
Honolulu has become the first major United States city to ban the use of mobile devices when crossing the road. Sara Vui-Talitu from RNZ Pacific reports. Audio
Quake-hit Kaikoura rail link could open next month
The Picton to Christchurch rail link that was closed by the Kaikoura quake could be open to freight trains within a month, KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy tells us. Audio
Law change from euthanasia report was 'a lot to ask for' - Lecretia Seales' widower
Parliament's Health Committee has released a report on medically-assisted dying with no recommendations. We talk with Matt Vickers, whose wife Lecretia Seales died while fighting in the courts for the… Audio
Transparent tax
Tax expert Mark Keating on whether Norwegian-style tax transparency could be implemented here and solve tax evasion and avoidance. Audio
Honolulu bans texting while crossing roads
Honolulu moves to legislate against crossing the street while looking at a mobile electronic device. Audio
Man wrongly convicted of murder mulls compo claim
Kelvin Williams has been freed from custody after the Appeal Court ruled his murder conviction two decades ago was a miscarriage of justice.
Legal commentator Garth Gallaway
Lawyer Garth Gallaway looks at where things are at with the new earthquake prone building legislation, and how the Health and Safety at Work Act fits in. Garth Gallaway is a partner at Chapman Tripp… Audio
After Whangarei fatal shooting, Police Association wants better online gun laws
Online gun sale law changes could be coming with Prime Minister Bill English saying the government is open to fixing potential loopholes. The Police Association is supporting the tightening of the… Audio
Day care teacher sentenced for smacking & force-feeding kids
A parent whose child was assaulted by former day-care supervisor Lynn Euphemia Abraham says her sentence of five months home detention isn't tough enough. Audio
'Something needs to be done'
Three young females are alleged to have been involved in the fatal stabbing of a Hamilton man at the weekend. Norman Kingi's death has sparked renewed calls for community policing to be strengthened.
…Police didn't act on complaint about Whangarei killer, business owner says
A Whangarei business owner says gunman Quinn Patterson, who killed two women last week, was manipulative, stole thousands from her business, and had anger issues, but police did nothing. Video, Audio
Auckland Transport backs off hoardings ruling
A contentious bylaw that restricted some election billboard advertising in Auckland looks set to be relaxed.
Urgent Family Court cases rise after mediation change
The proportion of Family Court cases going through on an urgent basis on behalf of just one parent is "very, very high," and lawyers are blaming a push towards mediation.
Surge of custody disputes clogging Family Court
Last year three quarters of parenting applications in the Family Court were filed on an urgent basis by one parent, not both. The government is blaming the lawyers. But lawyers say they are only… Audio
