Law
Southland farmer fined $70,00 for diverting river
A Southland farmer has been fined more than $70,000 for trying to divert water from one of Southland's main rivers with illegal earthworks.
Euthanasia plea: 'Don't take that choice from me'
A parliamentary inquiry into assisted dying has today heard an impassioned plea from a man dying of cancer who wants the right to choose the moment of his own death. Video
Judge on sick leave after 'minor fracas'
A judge who allegedly struck a lawyer with her crutch during a charity event at Auckland's Northern Club is currently on sick leave. Video
Lawyer prepares more applications for compassionate prisoner release
A dying convicted fraudster in hospital is being sent back to prison even though doctors say she's too sick to return. Her family's laywer, Mike Kilbride, speaks to Checkpoint. Audio
Dying prisoner denied compassionate release
A convicted fraudster with terminal stomach cancer is being sent back to prison, despite her entire medical team insisting she is too sick to return. Audio
Judge on leave following allegations she struck lawyer
A District Court judge is on "sick leave" after an allegation she struck a lawyer with a crutch during a charity event at a prestigious private club. Edward Gay joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
'Don't take that choice from me'
People for and against legalising euthanasia have weighed in on the police's latest crack-down on those planning suicide, at a parliamentary select committee in Christchurch. Video, Audio
Dying prisoner denied compassionate release
The family of a prisoner with terminal cancer is pleading with Corrections to allow her to spend her last months at home with family, but Corrections has declined compassionate release. Video, Audio
The Nelson Fish Stop
A Nelson takeaway shop may have to forfeit its outdoor dining space as compliance issues stack up against the owner's year-long leased car park eatery. Audio
Losi Filipo sentence appeal
Law professor Bill Hodge discusses the options for young rugby player Losi Filipo of he changes his plea over an assault case. Audio
Fiji looks to Britain to improve its policing
Fiji will seek closer ties with British law enforcement agencies to bolster the capabilities of its police.
Councils put Easter trading on backburner
Many councils are unlikely to set new laws allowing local shops to open on Easter Sunday in time for next year.
Assisted dying advocate charged with drug importation
The Voluntary Euthanasia Society's Wellington chair has been charged with importing a Class C controlled drug.
Review urges overhaul of police vetting
Police are being called on to urgently overhaul their vetting service, which runs checks on more than half a million New Zealanders each year. Audio
Police respond to criticism of system of "vetting"
Superintendent Steve Kehoe says they do take seriously that the privacy of people are protected - while ensuring the vulnerable are also protected. Audio
Police need to operate with the law- law professor.
Law professor Mark Henaghan says the police still need to work within the law, even if they thought they were acting to protect people. "Just becuase you're the police, you just can't do what you like… Audio
Losi Filipo case to go back to court
The case of Losi Filipo will go back to court after the High Court ruled yesterday the District Court judge made numerous errors when he discharged him without conviction. Audio
University fraudster appeals jail sentence
A jail term imposed on a former Victoria University accounts manager for fraud did not give sufficient credit for her remorse and impaired mental health, a court has been told.
Ex-prisoner seeks $60,000 over late release
A former inmate is seeking $60,000 in compensation from Corrections for miscalculating his release date.
Losi Filipo case to go back to court
An appeal against the discharge without conviction of former Wellington rugby rep Losi Filipo on charges of assault has been allowed by the High Court.
