Law
Keeping youths in cells overnight is 'not good enough'
The lawyer for a sixteen-year-old boy who has spent three nights in a police cell because no youth beds are available is frustrated things have not improved despite the much hyped arrival of the… Audio
Teen without a bed spending nights in cells - lawyer
A 16-year-old boy has spent two nights in a police cell because the Ministry for Vulnerable Children does not have any beds for him, his lawyer says.
History-making majority-female Supreme Court bench
History has been made in New Zealand's Supreme Court with, for the first time, the majority of judges sitting on the bench at today's hearing being women.
Inquest into Christie Marceau's death begins in Auckland
The father of Auckland teenager Christie Marceau, who was killed by a man on bail for kidnapping her, says his naive faith in the justice system was misplaced. Court reporter Edward Gay joins… Video, Audio
Health minister 'out of touch' over cannabis - Genter
Many MPs are too set in their ways to consider decriminalising cannabis even in the face of medical evidence, the MP sponsoring a medical cannabis bill says.
Killer of 15-month-old jailed for at least 17 years
The Christchurch man who murdered 15-month-old Ihaka Stokes has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison.
Corrections to cover Philip Smith's costs over toupee case
Corrections is to pay more than $3000 to a convicted murderer after a ruling his rights were breached when he was prevented from wearing a toupee.
Colin Craig backs off on MacGregor defamation case
Colin Craig says he is unlikely to proceed in his defamation case against his former press secretary, Rachel MacGregor, after yesterday confirming he had filed papers against her.
Craig turns legal guns on former press secretary
The former head of the Conservative Party Colin Craig has filed papers in the High Court in Auckland to sue his former press secretary for defamation. Mr Craig confirmed to RNZ the papers had been… Audio
Colin Craig files papers to sue former press secretary Rachel MacGregor
Former Conservative Party head Colin Craig has filed papers in the High Court in Auckland to sue his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor for defamation.
ACC rejects tourist driver's refund offer
A guilt-ridden tourist who killed two men in a car crash tried to pay back ACC for his medical costs, but was told it couldn't take his money. Audio
Horse head coke trial: 'I knew it was dodgy ... but my house was leaking'
One of the men charged with importing 35kg of cocaine hidden inside a jewel encrusted horse's head says he was not making ends meet and his greed got the better of him.
Obese pig put on diet after being overfed by reckless owner
A Massachusetts woman is facing animal cruelty charges after overfeeding her potbellied pig. Maybelle, nearly 90kg, can't walk. Video, Audio
Govt considering guns in schools
The Manawatu Standard published photos of schoolchildren wielding guns as part of an army initiative, forcing officials to draw up guidelines. Audio
Ancient hedge 'hacked' by Kāpiti Council
An iconic 90-year-old macrocarpa hedge was cut back by the Kapiti Coast District Council after the owner was told to cut the hedge himself back in January, but failed to do so. Video, Audio
Prison staff investigated over excessive force complaint
Three investigations are underway after Auckland Prison staff were caught on CCTV footage allegedly using excessive force against inmates. Audio
Guidelines for guns in schools on the way
Officials have been ordered to draw up guidelines for the presence of firearms in schools, after photos emerged of children holding assault rifles.
Boyfriend encouraged to kill himself via text
Barrister Jonathan Krebs discusses how responsible people are for encouraging others to harm themselves. Audio
Crisis- who runs the country?
June 1984 and a drunken decision late one night leads to a snap election. Sir Robert Muldoon's ruling National Government is thrown out of office and David Lange's reforming Labour Party voted in. But… Audio
