Law
Wellington iwi wants Victoria university campus back
A Wellington iwi wants Victoria University's Karori campus land back, despite the university intending to sell it. Audio
Jordan Williams questioned over Colin Craig love poems
The man suing Colin Craig for defamation has faced questions in court about why he gave blogger Cameron Slater a copy of a poem the former Conservative Party leader had written to his press secretary.
…High pitched noise to deter young people
The Papanui library in Christchurch has been using a high pitch buzz to try to scare off fighting youths. Audio
Criminal Bar Assoc unhappy with closing legal aid offices
Criminal Bar Association president Noel Sainsbury says a plan to close six of eight legal aid offices around the regions next year makes no sense. Audio
Protesters at sea will be treated as terrorists, MPs told
New Zealanders taking part in protests at sea could be treated as terrorists and face draconian punishments under proposed law changes, MPs have been told.
Six of eight legal aid offices to shut
The Ministry of Justice's decision to close three quarters of its legal aid offices around the country is a disaster, a Christchurch barrister says. Audio
Child sex offender register to go ahead
Legislation setting up a register for child sex offenders has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Laywers are pulling out of legal aid work - Sir Ron Young
A former judge is warning that large numbers of lawyers pulling out of legal aid work, could leave New Zealanders without their right to a fair trial. Audio
Child sex offender legislation passes in Parliament
Parliament has just passed legislation to set up a register for child sex offenders, but opposition MPs say it's still not enough to protect children. Audio
Protestors will be treated as terrorists - submitters
MPs have been told New Zealanders who engage in protests at sea could be treated as a terrorist and face draconian punishment under a new bill. Audio
600 new corrections officers needed in next year
The Corrections Department is being forced to hire an extra 600 prison guards to cope with a rapidly rising prison population. Audio
Colin Craig sued for defamation
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is being accused of sending love letters to his press secretary, but questions are being raised as to whether she reciprocated. Sarah Robson joins… Video, Audio
Three quarters of legal aid offices will soon close
Legal aid offices in in Waitakere, Napier, Christchurch, Manukau, New Plymouth and Rotorua will soon close, leaving only two in New Zealand. Liz Bulger of the Law Society joins Checkpoint. Audio
No charges against KiwiSaver
Police won't be charging KiwiSaver providers after a Greenpeace complaint over weapons investments. Audio
Fair trials undermined by legal aid system - ex-judge
A former judge has delivered a stinging critique of the criminal justice system, saying lawyers are not taking legal aid cases because it is not worth their time.
Judge claims cost cutting threatens to undermine justice system
One of New Zealand's longest-serving judges, has delivered a stinging critique of the criminal justice system. Sir Ron Young, has spoken out about reduced legal aid for defence lawyers, reduced money… Audio
Department of Conservation to crack down on illegal hunting
The Department of Conservation plans to crack down on hunters who break the law, especially those hunting after dark on public land. Audio
Strippers allegations against Chiefs unsubstantiated - Steve Tew
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Tew is disappointed Chiefs players hired a stripper for their end of season function - but says their investigation found everything that happened was consensual. Video, Audio
Chiefs players warned as stripper's allegations dismissed
New Zealand Rugby won't be chargng any of the Chiefs players with misconduct, saying an alleged assault on a stripper at an end of season event "did not take place as reported". Video, Audio
Law commentator Ursula Cheer
University of Canterbury Professor of Law, Ursula Cheer, discusses Melania's Trump's defamation claim against the New York based US publisher of MailOnline, Mail Media Inc, and a US blogger named… Audio
