Law
Call for independent watchdog to investigate complaints against lawyers
The Law Society is backing a call for an independent watchdog which will overhaul the way the society investigates complaints against its own lawyers. Audio
Law Society to establish independent regulatory body
More now on the Law Society's agreement to establish an independent regulatory body.
This comes after a wide-ranging review found that many lawyers have experienced harassment, bullying… Audio
Lawyer faces abuse from people representing themselves in Family Court
A Wairarapa lawyer is speaking out about being subjected to continuous abuse from people representing themselves in family court cases.
This is in response to Morning Report's story last week… Audio
Ex Gloriavale residents sceptical about proposed anti slavery laws
Former Gloriavale residents say they're sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast… Audio
'So many emotions': Man wrongly convicted of murder given millions in compensation
It's pay day for Alan Hall, a man wrongly convicted of murder. Almost $5 million and a letter from the government saying he is innocent. The Supreme Court quashed Hall's conviction for a murder during… Audio
Is it time for NZ to introduce a stalking law?
A clinical psychologist and domestic violence specialist is calling for a specific law to tackle stalking, saying the current piecemeal approach isn't working for victims. Stalking and harassment are… Audio
11 of the 12 jurors find Dickason guilty of murder
11 of the 12 jurors found Dickason guilty of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home nearly two years ago.
The 40-year-old had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or infanticide.
…Lifting the lid on Catholic clergy abuse: Boston Globe former editor
It is 20 years since the Boston Globe exposed the abuse scandal that rocked the Catholic church world wide. Two weeks ago The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's released its interim report… Audio
Why don't we talk about postnatal depression?
Maternal mental health is another one of those hidden "women's issues" that we don't talk about enough. Now it's in the spotlight for the most awful of reasons. Audio
Why don't we talk about postnatal depression?
Maternal mental health is another one of those hidden "women's issues" that we don't talk about enough. Now it's in the spotlight for the most awful of reasons.
AudioNZDF apologises to former aircraftman for its handling of assault complaint
The NZ Defence Force has apologised to a former Air Force employee for its handling of a complaint she made against a superior officer who she claims drunkenly groped her.
Gloriavale to appeal loss in employment case
The Gloriavale Christian community has sought leave to appeal an Employment Court ruling that six women were employees, not volunteers.
Lawyers make closing arguments in Lauren Dickason case
Lawyers have made their closing arguments in the Lauren Dickason murder trial. Mrs Dickason is accused of murdering her three daughters at their Timaru home in 2021. While the 42 year old does not… Audio
Farmers asked to check for missing stock as search for runaway father ramps up
Police in south-west Waikato are urging farmers to check for missing stock as they ramp up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips. Mr Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember… Video, Audio
Justice system bogged down in 'delays of two to three years' for trials
NZ's district courts are still feeling the lingering effects of Covid-19, as the justice system clogs with cases - More than 140,000 court appearances have been delayed since March 2020.
Win for abortion-right supporters as Ohio votes to reject proposal
In the US, a constitutional legislation win may be a crucial step towards enshrining abortion rights for Ohio residents.
State voters have rejected an attempt to raise the threshold to amend the… Audio
Holidays Act overhaul delayed until after the election
The government has missed yet another deadline for replacing the tangled Holidays Act.
Man who didn't die loses court battle to get life insurance paid out
A man who took his insurance company to court for not paying out his life insurance after being cured of his "terminal" illness has had his case dismissed.
Courts still working through Covid backlog
New Zealand's district courts are still feeling the lingering effects of Covid, as the justice system struggles under a growing load. More than 140,000 court appearances were delayed because of the… Audio
Legal aid shortfalls leave people forced to represent themselves in court
New Zealand Law Society's president says people being turned away from legal aid due to a lack of supply wasn't good enough: "Our system starts collapsing at that point."
