Law
Commisioned: The Law Commission
The Law Commission turned 30 last year. It's responsible for reviewing and developing this country's law, and to make it as understandable and accessible as possible.
It's not a large organisation… Audio
NZ was warned by Israel before UN vote - report
Israel reportedly warned NZ of serious consequences if it backed a UN vote on settlements, but an Israeli official in Wellington says relations are still 'business as usual'.
No protection order for sex offender despite repeat breaches
Corrections will not seek a public protection order against a high-risk sex offender who has repeatedly breached his extended supervision order.
Plea from slain woman's family: 'You hold the key to unlock our torture'
The family of slain Hutt Valley woman Lois Tolley is appealing for help to find her killers, saying even a small piece of information could be vital.
Child sex offender due in court
A high-risk child sex offender is due to appear in court today, charged with breaching his release conditions.
High-risk child sex offender breaches conditions
Police are hunting for a high-risk child sex offender who has breached his release conditions.
Police plea as road toll keeps rising
The country's top road cop is pleading for people to remember road safety basics, after the holiday road toll jumped to seven dead.
Overhaul fish industry to guarantee jobs - union
The E Tu union is calling on the fisheries regulator to overhaul the industry to ensure three-quarters of jobs go to New Zealanders. Audio
Glen Anthony Douglas to become first resident of PPO facility
We talk to Corrections about its new public prosecution order high-risk facility to open next month in Christchurch. Glenn Anthony Douglas, a convicted paedophile, has been confirmed as the facility's… Audio
NZ's first public protection order granted
A convicted paedophile who has completed his sentence will be detained under New Zealand's first ever public protection order.
Customs returns seized tobacco to grower
The High Court has ordered Customs to return almost five tonnes of tobacco it seized from a Motueka grower six years ago.
No plea on assault charges for Corey Webster
New Zealand Breakers star Corey Webster will not enter a plea to assault charges until his next court appearance in the New Year.
Maritime NZ will ticket unsafe boaties
Maritime New Zealand is promising random checks on boaties this summer. Anyone caught speeding or not wearing lifejackets will be slapped with a $300 fine. Adriana Weber reports. Audio
Autistic boy told police of frequent abuse at school
A police investigation has found the use of a seclusion room at Sara Cohen special needs school was appropriate, despite evidence of abuse given by an autistic student. Audio
Boaties face tough line on lifejackets over summer
A "no excuses" campaign on policing lifejackets and speeding is about to launch across the country. Maritime NZ says it's a positive move. Audio
Upper Hutt woman was victim of execution-style killing
Police are still looking for four men seen at Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley's home shortly before she was stabbed and shot in an execution-style killing last week. Audio
Ten year culture-change shake-up for Wellington Rugby Union
Wellington Rugby Union has been told it needs a major culture change after a review into its handling of player Losi Filipo's criminal case unearthed major gaps in its conduct and recruitment… Video, Audio
Legal commentator Anne Stevens
Criminal lawyer Anne Stevens talks about the legal implications of a new plan by the police to monitor the sewerage system in Auckland and Christchurch for traces of drugs. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal could use 'full' power for first time
A court ruling could push the Waitangi Tribunal to use its power to make binding recommendations for the first time, an iwi spokesperson says.
