Law
Internal Affairs releases documents on Thiel's citizenship
Department of Internal Affairs has released documents about the citizenship granted to billionaire Peter Thiel. RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins has more. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel visited NZ 4 times before gaining citizenship
Department of Internal Affairs has released documents about the citizenship granted to billionaire Peter Thiel. RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins goes through them. Video, Audio
Insurer Southern Response appealing granting of class action
The High Court decided Southern Response policyholders could take class action, but the insurer is appealing - saying class action would only delay the settlement of individual claims. Video, Audio
Indefinite sentence sought for Cun Xiu Tian's murderer
The Crown will seek an indefinite sentence for the man who has admitted sexually violating a 69-year-old woman in her home before murdering her.
Legal commentator Charles MacGuiness
Employed by God ? Clergy are not employees and do not have employment rights - but the rule is not hard and fast, and may be changing. Audio
UN calls on Turkey to release judge detained in coup
The UN has ordered Turkey to release a judge who was meant to be reviewing a former Rwandan minister's genocide conviction.
UK posthumously pardons thousands of gay men
Britain has pardoned some 49,000 gay and bisexual men who had been found guilty of decades-old sexual offences.
Justice Ministry spends $23k on lip-syncing leadership video
The Ministry of Justice paid $23,000 for a video featuring its staff lip-syncing and dancing to a Justin Timberlake song.
Investigation into CERA staff using positions for personal gain
Three men from the now defunct government authority CERA have been accused of trying to arrange property deals through their own company for a finders fee. Audio
Govt unable to say whether NZ dual nationals affected by ban
Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the NZ Embassy in Washington is "working to ensure NZ dual nationals are not disadvantaged and are covered by any exemptions being offered". Audio
Iran-NZ dual nationals unsure of US travel conditions
A family with Iran and NZ citizenship planned to travel to the United States in March for a conference, but they've been unable to find out if they will be allowed entry, or even a visa. Video, Audio
Women's Refuge outraged over intimate photo ruling
The CEO of Women's Refuge Ang Jury says he's happy the police will appeal a court ruling that a woman did not suffer serious emotional distress after her husband shared intimate photos of her online. Audio
Sexual abuse group says judge wrong on Facebook photo ruling
A judge has dismissed charges against a man who posted photos of his half naked wife on Facebook, without her permission. But as Sharon Brettkelly reports a women's sexual abuse group says he got it… Audio
Sovereignty and the NZ Land Wars
Were the New Zealand wars really about disputed sovereignty? Geoff Fischer offers a republican take on the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
Trump stands firm despite growing protests
Donald Trump is standing firm over his controversial new executive order which temporarily bans refugees and citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries, despite growing protests. Nick Harper reports.
…Girl with Crohn's wants access to workplace toilets
A Wainuiomata school girl is seeking a law change to make workplace toilets accessible to certain groups where there are no public restrooms. Video, Audio
Havelock North water inquiry focuses on faeces in pond
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination has opened with the focus immediately going on a pond that sits near the drinking water bores on Brookvale Road. Video, Audio
Want a job? Change your surname
Does institutionalised racism exist within the job market in this country? Are highly qualified ethnic graduates and migrants struggling to gain meaningful employment? Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Sonia… Audio, Gallery
Want a job? Change your surname
Does institutionalised racism exist within the job market in this country? Are highly qualified ethnic graduates and migrants struggling to gain meaningful employment? Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Sonia…
AudioRace Relations Commissioner wants review of hate speech laws
The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Audio
