Law
The Peace Squadron
November 2016 sees the arrival of an American warship in a New Zealand port; the first for more than thirty years. The visit is stirring up memories of a time when New Zealand's harbours were battle… Audio, Gallery
Murder-accused could have run - police officer
A man accused of a fatal Auckland stabbing could have run away when he was confronted at the end of a cul-de-sac, a police officer says.
Could an on-line court reduce justice delays?
Imagine being able to go to court, online, without any lawyers or exorbitant legal fees. Audio
Filipo should have been jailed, court told
A court has been told rugby player Losi Filipo should have been sent to jail for three-and-a-half years for assaulting people on a Wellington street.
Legal commentator Charles McGuiness
Employment lawyer Charles McGuiness discusses enforcement by government labour inspectors regarding minimum rights and breaches. Audio
Family Court delays adding to stress for families
Government denials of significant delays at Family Courts are wearing thin for those tied up in the system. Audio
Man convicted of indecent assault seeks name supression
A professional who has been convicted of indecent assault is seeking permanent name suppression.
Mum calls for quadbikes to be made safer after son's death
The number of deaths from quad bike accidents has reached a record annual high. The mother of a teenager who died in a quadbike accident says attitudes to safety need to change and helmets should be… Audio
New court to hear sexual violence cases
A new sexual violence court may mean more people are willing to lay complaints, victim advocates say.
Kingi Snelgar - Standing tall at Standing Rock
Kingi Snelgar is a world champion bison chip (that's poo to you and me) thrower. He's also a lawyer and Harvard University graduate. He's just back from Standing Rock, North Dakota, in the US where… Audio
Moana Jackson - a new constitution for Aotearoa
On Waitangi Day this year Matiki Mai Aotearoa - the independent working group on constitutional transformation - launched its report: He Whakaaro Here Whakaumu Mo Aotearoa. It is the culmination of… Audio
Gable Tostee acquittal
Criminal barrister Anne Stevens discusses this unique trial. Audio
Hip implant claimants partially lose compensation case
New Zealand recipients of faulty hip implants have lost their bid to sue the multinational giant Johnson and Johnson's subsidiary DePuy for compensation, but can pursue exemplary damages. Nine to Noon… Audio
Autistic man's imprisonment 'outrageous', judge says
A young autistic man who has spent nearly a week in prison has now been put in special care facility after the judge called the situation "outrageous". Audio
Song satirising PM shouldn't have been banned - Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal says a parody song satirising John Key in the build up to the last general election should never have been banned by the Electoral Commission. Audio
Police visits a 'frightening tactic' - euthanasia supporter
An elderly woman - believed to be among at least six euthanasia supporters visited by police - says an officer's door-knock was an attempt to intimidate her.
Eight special schools revealed as having seclusion rooms
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has revealed that eight of the country's 64 special schools have used seclusion rooms to discipline children. Audio
Ruru Special School staff won't talk to police
A police investigation into the use of seclusion rooms at Ruru School in Invercargill appears to have been limited because school staff have invoked their right to stay silent. Audio
Jury reaches verdict in Gable Tostee murder trial
After four days of deliberating, a jury has reached a verdict in Australian man Gable Tostee's murder trial. ABC reporter Andrew Kos joins Checkpoint. Audio
Pressure on govt to raise youth court age
Now that young people can stay in state care until they are 21, there's pressure mounting on the government to also raise the Youth Court age to 17. Audio
