Law
Music industry wants TPP copyright phase in to be dropped
The music industry says the phase in period to extend copyright from 50 to 70 years under the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is cumbersome and costly. Audio
Journalist barred from Scott Watson meeting
Law lecturer Marcelo Rodriquez-Ferrere of Otago talks about why Corrections doesn't want Mike White there when Gerald Hope meets Scott Watson. Audio
Watson wants Gerald Hope interview recorded
Scott Watson was in court today fighting for journalist Mike White to be allowed to cover his meeting with Gerald Hope, the father of Olivia, who he was convicted of killing. Video, Audio
Eli Devoy's mortgage scam damages public's trust
A family-run, multi-million-dollar mortgage scam run by Eli Devoy will damage the public's trust not just in banks but in all financial institutions, a judge says. Audio
Police hunt for convicted rapist Nigel Gately
Convicted rapist Nigel Gately, who is on preventive detention and described as a high risk offender, is on the run. Audio
Same day charges for Samoa police chief and prosecutor
Samoa's Police Commissioner, Fuiavailili Egon Keil, has been served with four criminal charges over an unlawful arrest by the police of a man at the Fugalei market last year. Audio
Liability in the Havelock North Campylobacter outbreak
The Hastings Council is still trying to identify the source of the campylobacter contamination in the Havelock North town water supply. But what liability, if any, could the council face? Martin… Audio
Calls for broader representation on security committee
Only National and Labour are set to sit on the Intelligence and Security Committee, but the Greens say more voices are needed. Audio
Re-vamped spy laws
Lawyer Michael Bott talks about the changes to our laws around spying on New Zealand citizens. Audio
Wellington Council spends $77k on awning
The Environment Court has decided half of what's been called an ugly awning can stay the rest has to be taken down. Audio
PM refuses to decriminalise cannabis despite public support
A new survey has shown more people than ever before are in favour of legalising or decriminalising cannabis, but the Prime Minister is ruling out any law changes. Audio
Legislation gives spy agencies mandate to spy on Kiwis
Legislation giving the country's spy agencies an explicit mandate to spy on New Zealanders has been introduced to Parliament. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Suspending doctors
Medical Council unable to immediately suspend doctors charged with serious misconduct. Audio
Majority back decriminalisation of cannabis use, poll suggests
A new poll suggests more than 60 percent of New Zealanders want a cannabis law change. Video, Audio
Drive to get motorists on restricted licenses to sit full test
A service helping drivers who may face jail or up to $26,000 in fines as a result of not getting their full licence is fully booked to next year and is having to expand.
Sports Minister comments on Sky's Olympic battle
Sky Television has lost its bid for an interim injunction against Fairfax Media over the use of its Olympic footage. Sports Minister Jonathan Coleman talks to Checkpoint from Rio. Audio
Voluntary euthanasia petition hearings to start
Submissions on a petition about a person's right to end their life will go before Parliament's health committee this month. Video
Sonny Tau punished for kereru shooting and cover-up
Ngapuhi leader Raniera Sonny Tau has been sentenced to community detention and fined $24,500 for shooting five kereru and then trying to cover up his role. Video, Audio
Crown bid to have murderers locked up for life fails
The Court of Appeal has ruled against the Crown, which argued two murderers should be locked up without the possibility of parole. Audio
Drink drivers and interlock devices
Lawyer Karen Harding talks about how interlock devices in cars work. And if they'll work to stop drink driving. Audio
