Law
'Saving' Christmas through the courts, Elizabeth Chan's case
Elizabeth Chan went to court to trademark dispute to "christmas queen" to make sure no one, not even Mariah Carey, could be declared the only queen of the holiday season. Chan won the case. She talks… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss Federated Farmers' crack down on street racers and the impact of skipping your doctors appointment without… Audio
School counsellors win $1.8m damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
A husband and wife dealt with 32 deaths in one community during their time at the school, including student suicides, fatal car crashes, terminal illnesses and murder.
First ever criminal prosecution for cartel conduct
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against two construction companies and two directors for alleged bid rigging of publicly funded construction contracts in Auckland.
It's the… Audio
'Tooth Fairy' sentencing in Kaikohe puts spotlight on lack of dental services
Claire Wihongi-Matene has been fined $7000 for making and fitting dentures from her home in Northland.
Six injured after person drives through bus stop
East Auckland residents are in shock after a person drove through a bus stop and injured six people on Sunday evening. Two people were treated at the scene and four others were taken to hospital. A 22… Audio
Fujitsu told to pay Corrections $3.9m after lengthy legal battle
The Wellington High Court has ruled in Corrections' favour in its long-running dispute with technology company Fujitsu.
Horror film billboards taken down after complaints they were terrifying
The promotions arm of an international film company has come under fire over advertisements for a horror film that were scary enough to frighten motorists who glimpsed the billboards, and television…
Man charged over leak of vaccine data hasn't breached bail conditions - police
An IT worker accused of leaking Te Whatu Ora vaccine data has not breached his bail conditions by doing an interview with a US-based conspiracy website, police say.
Demonised cold meds back on the chemist shop shelves
After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again. Audio
Complaint brought against engineer of CTV building
Twelve years after the CTV building collapsed during the Christchurch earthquake, families of the victims killed inside have told an engineering disciplinary hearing they want justice and… Audio
No mistrial if High Court guidelines had been available - police
The police say they probably would not have caused a mistrial at a murder trial if they had had High Court guidelines.
North Shore axe attacker acquitted on grounds of insanity
The man who used an axe to injure six victims at Chinese restaurants accepts he did attack people - but has been acquitted on all charges due to insanity.
Court of Appeal reserves decision over David Tamihere's conviction
Justice French said time was needed to review the material that had been presented to the court over the course of two days.
Tamihere appeal: False evidence 'problematic', Court of Appeal told
Testimony from a notorious jail house snitch should never have been put to the jury in David Tamihere's first double murder trial, the Court of Appeal has been told.
The legal issues Kiwis most often seek help with
Citizens Advice Bureau data reveals what legal rights people most often seek help with, and what makes it so difficult to access. Audio
No breakdown in comms during mosque attack - police controller
There was no breakdown in communication. That was the assurance offered by a senior police controller who was in the southern communications centre on the day of the Christchurch mosque attacks… Audio
New Government plans to review laws with references to principles of Te Tiriti
The Coalition Government is planning to review how it gives effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it is focused on the principle of equal citizenship.
As part of National's agreements with New… Audio
Law professor sees awkward path ahead if Luxon appoints two deputy prime ministers
Allowing the role of deputy prime minister to be shared could cause problems in the event the prime minister is unexpectedly unable to act, Andrew Geddis says. Audio
Gloriavale man facing 20 charges, four of rape
Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Audio