Law
Warning to fly-tippers: new rules could lead to crack-down
Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio
Six months on, is the gang patch ban working?
University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
To speak or not? The high-stakes choice in criminal trials
To shed some light on why a murder-accused like Erin Patterson might decide to speak in her own defence, Auckland criminal lawyer John Munro joins Emile Donovan. Audio
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Categories and strategy: The path of Parliament's members' bills
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
Jailed 'cold-blooded' killer still denies stabbing German hitchhiker 20 years ago
Nearly 20 years ago after killing Birgit Brauer, Michael Scott Wallace still denies the crime.
Google pushes to keep Chrome browser
Google has urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search.
Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking
The woman, in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after a party.
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appeals court ruling
The ruling came a day after a trade court had ruled the US President had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties.
Principal changes mind on prosecuting parents for truancy
A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to… Audio
Federated Farmers on changes to RMA
The government's released new rules and policies telling Councils how to manage everything from housing and mining to water. Federated Farmers National Vice President Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Parents who condone truancy face fines
Parents who refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy. Association Education Minister David Seymour spoke to reporter Lauren… Audio
Mistrial ruled in case against Diego Maradona's medical team
Earlier, one of the three judges resigned due to an ethical breach.
RMA overhaul met with jubilation from some, dismay from others
The government's plan for massive changes to planning and consent rules have been met with jubilation from some quarters - and dismay from others. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Questions over online gambling law changes
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
Opening the door to more addiction
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but doubts are being expressed as to how effective it will be Audio
