Law
New law for climate targets needed - Commissioner
The environment watchdog is proposing writing emissions reduction targets into law and is urging cross-party political support for the idea.
Govt 'not satisfied' with synthetic cannabis death handling
Police and the coroner's office should have told the government about the deaths linked to the drugs much sooner, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says. Audio
Drug testing: "Schools need to step up"
The Rugby Players' Association says schools are too focussed on winning on the sports field, and are largely to blame for the introduction of drug testing for schoolboy rugby players. Drugfree Sport… Audio
Charlie Gard to die in hospice
A High Court judge in London has ruled that 11-month-old Charlie Gard, who can't see, hear or breathe by himself, must die in a hospice and not at home, unless an alternative arrangement can be made… Audio
Dotcom flags new court action over govt spying
Kim Dotcom says he is taking new court action against the government after discovering agents may have spied on him for two months longer than it previously admitted.
Social media content 'not a free for all'
New research shows a greater public demand for broadcasters to observe stricter privacy standards, despite today's strong social media sharing culture. Kathryn Ryan talks to Belinda Moffat from the… Audio
Curfew to curtail Waikato's boyracers
Residents of the Te Kowhai and Horotiu have suggested oputting a curfew on boyracers. Audio
Retailers say competition laws block charge on plastic bags
The retail industry says it wants to introduce a levy on single-use plastic bags, but would be accused of price fixing by the Commerce Commission and an exemption would be too costly and lengthy. The… Audio
Teacher went 2 years without protection order
A school teacher threatened by her abusive ex husband spent two years without a protection order, when she should have had one. In a highly criitical decision, the Court of Appeal overruled two lower… Audio
Court overturns decision to withhold protection order
A school teacher threatened by her abusive ex-husband spent two years without a protection order, when she should have had one, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Slice of Heaven - Tensions
Immigration is a hot topic coming up to the election but just talking about it can be a tense experience. In episode two of Slice of Heaven, a 4-part podcast series for RNZ in association with Massey… Audio
Companies accused of exploiting loopholes to avoid paying ex-staff
An employment consultant, David Collins, says many cash-poor companies will shut themselves down if an Employment Relations Authority decision goes against them. Audio
Concern bars opening late will undermine new liquor licence freeze
The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has upheld Auckland Council's policy to freeze new liquor licenses in parts of the city but allow some bars and restaurants to stay open later. Audio
Synthetic cannabis deaths could've been avoided - Dunne
Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says a spate of deaths linked to synthetic cannabis could have been prevented if the products hadn't been banned and driven underground. Audio
The unique social worker who 'brings humanity to the court'
Michelle Kidd has been described as the woman who brings humanity to the court when all humanity is gone. Edward Gay profiles her. Video, Audio
Researcher welcomes whistleblowing changes
Victoria University of Wellington Associate Professor Michael Macaulay says new standards will help protect whistleblowers. Audio
Whistleblowers 'very happy' with State Services finding
Political reporter Benedict Collins spoke to the Transport Ministry whistleblowers who were forced out of their jobs by Joanne Harrison in 2015.. They say the State Service Commission has treated them… Audio
Whistleblower protection 'inadequate' - Ombudsman
The chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says there is insufficient protection for whistleblowers. Audio
Investigators concerned with the medical checks for pilots
Transport investigators say a helicopter crash in 2015 has exposed serious flaws in the way pilots are medically assessed for flying. Transport Accicdent Investigation Commission spoke to reporter… Audio
Transport Ministry whistleblowers offered compensation
The State Service Commissioner has apologised and offered compensation to former Transport Ministry staff who suffered hurt and humilation at the hands of convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison. Video, Audio
