Law
Pike families' lawyer doubts drift footage was provided to inquiry
The lawyer representing Pike River families at the Royal Commission says he hadn't seen the video footage of the mine that's just emerged. He says the families are now concerned there may be other… Audio
Police release YouTube videos on reporting sexual assault
Police are attempting to debunk myths around reporting sexual assault, using new online videos. Video
Madeleine McCann's parents vow to continue search
Almost 10 years to the day since Madeleine McCann disappeared from her holiday apartment in Portugal, her parents say they won't give up until they know what happened to her. Video, Audio
Eminem's music publishers sue Nats over alleged breach of copyr
Eight Mile Style, the music publisher for the American rapper Eminem, says National breached copyright by using music similar to the singer's song 'Lose Yourself' in the High Court in Wellington… Audio
Eminem vs National Party: Court case starts over political ad
The National Party is in court today defending itself from allegations it used an Eminem song without permission in an election advertisement in 2014. AJ Park Lawyer Kate McHaffie specialises in… Audio
ACC court decision could set a major precedent - lawyer
A lawyer says a District Court ruling could set a precedent for hundreds of people with PTSD. The ruling directs ACC to cover the medical costs of a Christchurch builder who volunteered in the… Audio
Dairy owners call for tougher laws to tackle rise in violence
Hundreds of shopkeepers marched in South Auckland yesterday calling for the Government to introduce tougher laws around what they say is a rise in violent robberies and attacks. Police say they're… Audio
Police should not have sat on video - lawyer for Pike families
Lawyer for some of the Pike River families questions why the police sat for years on hours of film of mines rescue staff operating a robot in the mine. Nigel Hampton QC is calling on the Prime… Audio
Re-entering Pike River not a political decision - Bill English
The Prime Minister Bill English says he has asked police for answers today about the leaked footage of two workers inside the Pike River mine Video, Audio
Sonya Rockhouse thrilled with new footage of Pike River mine
Sonya Rockhouse, whose son Benjamin died in the Pike River Mine disaster says she's feeling really positive with the release of new footage of the mine's drift, which she says proves the mine is safe… Audio
Chch quake rescuer wins landmark ACC case over trauma
Builder Bill Toomey who was struck with post traumatic stress disorder two years after pulling quake victims from Christchurch's shattered PGC building is elated to have won a long running battle for… Audio
Dairy owners' march against violent crime draws hundreds
Migrant shopkeepers in Auckland say violent crime is on the rise and they want police to do something about it.
Call to shift burden of proof to rape-accused
Labour MP Poto Williams is calling for rape investigations to reverse the "innocent until proven guilty" legal methodology.
Ex-Chinese officials hiding out in NZ - reports
Police will not confirm whether they are investigating four former high-ranking Chinese officials alleged to be hiding out in New Zealand.
Seed-only hemp standard a 'missed opportunity'
Hemp growers say the plant is a superfood, and not only seeds but leaves and flowers should be allowed for human consumption.
Donna Chisholm: defending David Dougherty
David Dougherty, who was wrongfully convicted of abducting and raping an 11 year old girl in 1993, has died. Donna Chisholm campaigned for Dougherty to be cleared and supporting him through his… Audio
United Airlines settles privately with passenger dragged off plane
US airline United Airlines has paid an undisclosed sum to David Dao, who was dragged from a Chicago flight earlier this month in an incident that sparked international outrage. Video, Audio
Medical cannabis campaigners: Police approach 'all over the place'
Pro-medical cannabis campaigners are demanding the inconsistent approach to policing the use of medicinal cannabis be replaced with national guidelines.
Campaigners: Guidelines needed for medicinal cannabis policing
Campaigners say the hit and miss approach to policing the use of medicinal cannabis that puts dying people before the courts but lets other off needs to be replaced with national guidelines, as Teresa… Audio
Mayor dumps deputy in heated council meeting
Horowhenua's mayor Michael Feyen has stared down his council - and the law - and put his old deputy mayor back into the job.
