Law
Rest homes criticise new immigration rules as too harsh
The Aged Care Association plans to vocalise its opposition to the Government's new immigration policies. The association fears the industry, which relies heavily on migrants, will suffer. Audio
Courts stopping Arkansas executing 8 prisoners in 10 days
The former head of Arkansas' death row is among the people widely criticising the state's proposal of executing the men in order to use an execution drug before its expiry. Audio
Grocer fined $12k for trying to exploit worker
An Auckland grocer has been fined $12,000 by the Employment Relations Authority for attempting to exploit a worker.
Police vindicated over man shot seven times
Police were justified in shooting a man seven times after he threatened them with firearms in 2014, the IPCA has found.
Censor's office to classify controversial Netflix show
Netflix was able to circumvent the censorship office to air controversial show 13 Reasons Why, the deputy chief censor says. Audio
Judge dismisses Family Court criticisms
The principal Family Court judge has fired back at criticisms from a new independent group that is pushing for changes to the way courts deal with violence against women.
'Deceitful' conman's parole bid denied
Notorious conman Loizos Michaels conned people out of more than $3 million, and was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2012. Video, Audio
Microchips and being human in 2050
Would the convenience of a microchip to open doors and make Eftpos payments outweigh privacy concerns? And a preview of 2050. Audio
Fine over Zig Zag sign
Is the Zig Zag cigarette rolling paper really a beacon for pot smokers? Audio
Case against Teranova led to $2b pay equity settlement
Service and Foodworkers Union Member Kristine Bartlett's case against her employer Teranova led to today's announcement of a $2b pay equity settlement for care and support workers. Video, Audio
Govt announces $2b injection to health care workers' pay
About 55,000 health care workers are covered in a pay equity settlement announced today, which would give minimum wage earners at least $19 an hour from July 1. Video, Audio
Government adresses pay inequity for caregivers
The government strikes a deal to sort out pay inequality for state funded caregivers. Audio
Bi-partisan approach needed to reduce prisoner numbers - Davis
The Labour Party says there needs to be a bi-partisan 15-year target to reduce the prison population by 30 percent.
Williams' solicitor responds to Craig defamation case
Jordon William's solicitor says they won't be going away and a re-trial is an option that the team are considering. John Langford says its not allabout money, but it would be nice to get something out… Audio
Colin Craig ordered to pay too much in damages, judge says
The High Court in Auckland has ruled that excessive defamation damages against Colin Craig constitute a miscarriage of justice. Audio
Legal commentator Simon Jefferson
Family Court lawyer Simon Jefferson from Trinity Chambers gives his best tips for staying out of the Family Court - and how to know when you have no other option Audio
CERA officials used positions for financial gain
Two former Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority officials attempted to use their positions for their own financial gain and their actions will now be referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
The New Zealand Project - confronting the country's challenges
Kathryn Ryan talks to young New Zealander and Rhodes Scholar, Max Harris on the New Zealand Project. It is a vision for confronting the country's challenges.The New Zealand Project, is also the title… Audio
New Supreme Court justice Neil Gorsuch sworn in
US President Donald Trump has had his pick for the Supreme Court sworn in.
Law professor discusses Andrew Little defamation case
The dean of the University of Canterbury Law School, Ursula Cheer, analyses the outcome of the defamation case against Andrew Little. "This has turned out to be the most complicated case I've seen in… Audio
