Law
'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
Family court judges busier than ever with disputes process
In 2014 the Family Court made changes, aimed at getting warring parents to resolve their custody disputes without a judge. But it has actually made judges busier than ever, new figures show. Audio
Slice of Heaven - Theory and Practice
New Zealand is one of the great immigrant nations. Everyone here has a link to someone from somewhere else. But that doesn't mean everyone can agree on who should get to come here next. In the third… Audio
'Judges are not politicians' - US Chief Justice
The United States Chief Justice does not think that New Zealand having a written constitution would lead to judges making decisions based on political preferences.
Father found guilty of manslaughter
Gustav Sanft has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his two-year-old daughter, who he fatally shot last year.
Gunman had many firearms, but no licence
Police believe they've found a firearm next to the suspected remains of Quinn Patterson, who killed a mother and daughter in Whangarei. Video, Audio
Father who shot daughter found guilty of manslaughter
Auckland man Gustav Otto Sanft has been found guilty of manslaughter for shooting his two-year-old daughter in the head with a sawn-off shotgun. Video, Audio
Whangarei killer could've easily bought a gun, former cop says
A retired Northland police officer says the man who shot and killed two women in Whangarei would have found it easy to buy firearms without a licence. Audio
Immigration laws,
Dr Nic Lees of Lincoln University on getting a job on the farm and the future of farming. Audio
Pinot protection put in place for NZ winemakers
New Zealand winemakers now have legal protection against growers taking advantage of the reputation of famous wine growing regions.
Home detention for third man in pokie machine fraud
The final person to be sentenced over a pokie machine fraud has been characterised as a 'bit player' who was unaware of the level of deception carried out by the scheme's leader. Audio
Gunman was suicidal in recent weeks, sister says
The sister of the man who killed two women near Whangarei yesterday says her brother was suicidal, but she can't believe he killed two people. Video, Audio
Whangarei killer was imprisoned for attack on policeman
Bruce Howat was on a patrol when he noticed Quinn Patterson, who he suspected was vandalising a property in Hamilton. A minor offence, but what happened next still haunts the former policeman. Video, Audio
Gunman dies after killing two property inspectors
The man who shot and killed two women in Whangarei was a troublesome, aggressive tenant - and known to the police. Lois Williams reports. Video, Audio
Crown makes closing arguments in father's manslaughter trial
The Crown says Gustav Otto Sanft cocked a loaded shotgun, pointed it at his two year-old daughter - who was as close as thirty centimetres away - and pulled the trigger. Edward Gay reports. Audio
Gunman called sister to say goodbye
The sister of the man who killed two women near Whangarei yesterday tells John Campbell how he called her to say goodbye. Video, Audio
