Law
Report reveals injuries in Sweeney Todd production
The full horror of the throat slashing incident in a school production of Sweeney Todd in which two boys were injured is laid bare in a report by WorkSafe. St Kentigern's School in Auckland used cut… Audio
Whanganui MP found not guilty of careless driving
Chester Borrows, who has been found not guilty of careless driving causing injury, says his driving was "completely reasonable" for the circumstances. Video
Chester Borrows found not guilty of careless driving charge
MP for Whanganui, Chester Borrows, has been found not guilty of a charge of careless driving causing injury. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Colin Craig reads letter to secretary during defamation trial
Colin Craig has read a personal letter he wrote to his press secretary Rachel MacGregor in court, where he is suing blogger Cameron Slater for defamatory statements. Audio
Hunt continues for Piha arsonist
Police hunting for an arsonist in the seaside town of Piha, near Auckland, say the culprit is responsible for at least 15 fires over the past week. Audio
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has been found not guilty
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has been found not guilty of a charge of careless driving at an incident at an anti-TPP protest last year. Video, Audio
Deputy PM takes stand at Borrows trial
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has told a court of her apprehension about an anti-TTP protest in Whanganui last year.
ACT's attempt to repeal blasphemy law fails
An attempt to table a bill that would repeal New Zealand's blasphemy law has failed, but MPs have put forward an alternative.
Solomons police rearmed for the first time in 14 years
Police in Solomon Islands, who have been without guns for almost 14 years, were rearmed on Monday. Audio
Former trustee takes legal battle back to High Court
A former Kōhanga Reo trustee who lost his job after he blew the whistle over allegations of financial impropriety has taken his legal battle back to the High Court. Audio
Women describe 'horror' as MP's vehicle struck
Denise Lockett and Tracey Treadwell say they were standing across a driveway exit when National MPs Chester Borrows and Paula Bennett left a breakfast meeting in March 2016.
Former trustee takes Kohanga Trust to court
A former Kohanga Reo trustee who lost his job after he blew the whistle over allegations of financial impropriety has taken his legal battle back to the High Court. Audio
Former Kiwis coach says players breached trust
Former Kiwis coach Graham Lowe says it's right for Kiwis Captain Jesse Bromwich and team mate Kevin Proctor not to be considered for places in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Audio
Colin Craig likens alleged defamation to medieval punishment
Colin Craig opened his defamation case at the High Court in Auckland against Cameron Slater and the company that owns Mr Slater's blog, saying his reputation was dragged through the mud. Audio
Armed robbers smash way into Auckland cafe as staff watch
Around six men smashed their way into three shops with baseball bats just after 5am today, ignoring the terrified workers inside. Audio
New group aims to voice New Zealanders' privacy concerns
Privacy issues aren't limited to the government and big businesses, and the community needs to have a voice too, a new advocacy group says.
Concern at family law legal aid shortage
The Ministry of Justice is failing to properly examine why there is a shortage of legal aid lawyers in provincial areas, a family law specialist says.
The Pantograph Punch: Glass Warfare
The number of female CEOS in New Zealand's top 50 listed companies is sitting at... zero. What's going on? Does the idea of 'smashing the glass ceiling' still reflect what modern society needs? And… Audio
Professor Campbell McLachlan - Ever-evolving Brexit battles
Campbell McLachlan, QC, is professor of Law at Victoria University, teaching international law and dispute settlement. He is author of Foreign Relations Law - the first modern study of this field in… Audio
Changes to working for families on the cards
Changes to Working for Families appear to be on the cards, as the Government talks about ways to raise the incomes of low and middle income earners. The Finance Minister is preparing to deliver his… Audio
