Law
Black Power life member hits back at Judith Collins
More cases are coming to light of the Corrections Department cracking down on social workers in prisons who have gang affiliations. Denis O'Reilly, a life member of Black Power with decades of… Audio
Institutions try to enrol bogus students from India
Insight investigates the high level of decline rates in study visa applications - particularly from India. Our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, reports. Audio
More prison volunteers with gang links stood down
The Correction Department's crack down on gang members being allowed to work in prisons extends beyond the publicised case of Whanganui Black Power member Ngapuri Nui. Labour's Kelvin Davis says two… Audio
Another fatal police shooting in the US sparks outrage
For a second day running, a black American man has been shot and killed by police in controversial circumstances. Audio
Banks wants $191k compensation from Crown
It was a mistake to find former ACT MP John Banks' wife was not a credible witness in a case involving his electoral returns, the judge in question says.
Judge apologises to former Act leader's wife
A High Court judge has publicly apologised to former Act leader John Banks's wife after questioning her crediblity as a witness. Audio
Judge apologies to Amanda Banks
The wife of former Auckland mayor John Banks has received an apology from the Judge in the criminal case against her husband. Is it usual for a judge to apologise? Audio
Apologise for gay convictions, govt told
The government has ruled out a mass pardon for men convicted of homosexuality before 1986, but would consider overturning individual cases. Audio
Petition calls for an official apology to gay men
The Government will consider overturning hundreds of convictions handed down to gay men for consensual sex. the former Labour Cabinet Minister Fran Wilde, who introduced the Homosexual Law Reform… Audio
Government to consider pardons for gay men
Thirty years on from homosexual law reform the Green MP Kevin Hague has presented a petition to Parliament calling for an official apology to the men who were punished under the pre-1986 regime. He… Audio
30th anniversay of homosexual law reform marked at Parliament
Gay men convicted of homosexuality may be pardoned as the Government considers acknowledging the wrongs of the past. And on the 30th anniversary of homosexual law reform Labour's Grant Robertson… Audio
What do Uber drivers think about flouting the law?
Uber is telling its New Zealand drivers not worry about the legal requirements for carrying paying passengers. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie caught a ride with an Uber driver to find out what they think… Audio
Anger over Uber's advice for drivers to break law
Some Uber drivers are angry at the company for telling them to ignore the regulations for carry paying passengers, which require them to have a Passenger Endorsement for their licence and a… Audio
Moko's killers had many previous convictions
Court papers released to RNZ News for the first time today have revealed the couple who were jailed for the manslaughter of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri were paid over $1000 to care for him. Video, Audio
Gang members in prison behind bars - Corrections Minister
Corrections Minister Judith Collins says the only place for gang members in prison is behind bars, not volunteering in the community. Audio
Gays barred from US Christian dating site
Big Christian dating websites have been forced by a court ruling to cater to the gay community. Audio
Police against being strike breakers
Lawyer John Hannan discusses whether Police are constitutionally obliged to break up strikes. Audio
Uber ignoring licensing laws
Is it time for the Government to intervene as Uber drivers without passenger carriage licences keep driving? Audio
Campaign to Pardon Gays in Aotearoa
A petition is being presented to Parliament today, asking for past convictions for being homosexual to be expunged. The Campaign to Pardon Gays in Aotearoa started in late 2014, and the organiser is… Audio