Law
Meta fined $2 billion for breaching privacy laws
Meta has been stung with a $2 billion USD fine ($2.07 billion NZD) for breaching European privacy laws.
It was found to have been illegally transferring data from Europe to the US, which caused… Audio
Is it time to fix NZ's Sentencing Act?
Analysis - A 25-year old sex offender was given a discount on his sentence due to his age. But Debra Wilson questions whether 25 really is too young to understand the gravity of sexual assault?
Mystery disappearance of man and stepson goes to court
The mystery disappearance of a man and his stepson has made it to court, to determine whether the pair are alive or dead.
John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old stepson Mike Zhou-Beckenridge have been… Video, Audio
Implementation 'key' to commission finding
The Commerce Commission released its building supplies study yesterday in which it recommended government begin monitoring price rises and take down barriers that are stopping new suppliers joining… Audio
ChatGPT boss calls for tighter AI regulation
Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of Open AI, the company which created the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has called for tighter regulation of AI technology. On Wednesday, Altman told a US… Audio
Shiling stay 'long and disruptive'
The stricken container ship - Shiling - could soon become a fixture in Wellington Harbour if its repair proves problematic. The Shiling remains anchored in Golden Bay after losing power when departing… Audio
Woman's bid to sue NZ Defence Force dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has decided a former Air Force staffer who was repeatedly locked in a metal cage cannot sue the man who abused her and her former employer for compensatory damages.
Legal decision 'puts police on notice' about photographing people, association says
A court decision on how police can photograph people in public could dramatically change how officers investigate crime, the Police Association says.
Police association disagree with ruling against photos
The Police Association says a new court decision on photographing people in public could "dramatically change" how police do their work.
The Court of Appeal has ruled a man who had his picture taken… Audio
Concerns for privacy with police taking photos in public
A barrister is concerned a new court decision will create a precedence of "no consequences" for police who take unlawful photos of people.
The Court of Appeal has ruled a man who had his picture… Audio
Judge manuals should be released: 'We need to understand their decision making"
Legal experts fear the information relied on by judges to make decisions may be out of date, and are questioning why these so-called "bench books" are not publicly available. Bench books typically… Audio
Police oppose renewal of Dunedin supermarket's liquor licence
Concerns over cheap, high alcohol, single serve beer sales is one of the reasons police are opposing the renewal of a Dunedin supermarket's liquor licence.
In submissions to the council, police say… Video, Audio
Auckland supermarkets get stricter alcohol sale times
Supermarket giants Foodstuffs and Woolworths New Zealand have lost a long-running legal battle to prevent Auckland Council imposing stricter sale times for alcohol.
After eight years of court cases… Audio
Crown Solicitor under investigation over workplace culture allegations
Multiple complaints have been raised about the culture at the office of Hamilton's Crown Solicitor, RNZ understands.
Senior prosecutor under investigation over workplace conduct
One of the country's most senior prosecutors is under investigation after complaints about workplace conduct. An investigation has been launched by the Solicitor General, New Zealand's top legal… Audio
'They're going on our vulnerability' - Ministry abuse compensation payment pace criticised
A human rights lawyer is appalled at what she says is cynical behaviour from the Ministry of Social Development when offering compensation to victims of state abuse. Audio
Auditor-general dismisses claims of conflicts of interest by government
The auditor-general has made two rulings regarding potential conflicts of interest and funding allocations by the government.
Vulnerable can't access justice': Law firm calls for pro
A major law firm is pushing for a centralised pro bono system, saying too many people cannot afford access to justice. A number of lawyers and legal firms around the country provide legal advice at no… Audio
Breeder used toilet roll as splint for dog's badly injured leg
A pomeranian breeder has been prosecuted in Nelson for failing to provide appropriate care for her injured dog.
'New Zealand's completely out of step': Geneticist calls for ban on insurers' use of genetic tests
A top geneticist is calling for a ban on insurance companies' ability to use generic tests to justify lifting premiums or denying insurance cover, like in other countries. Audio
