Law
We've been sending animals to space for decades - yet there's still no rules to protect them
Analysis: As space exploration expands, the absence of legal protections for animals becomes increasingly problematic.
Doctor said it was ‘dangerous’ to discuss baby's injuries, sportsman's trial hears
The doctor's statement came during an intercepted phone call with the boy's mother.
Solomon Islands govt to raise legal marriage age
The Solomon Islands government is making moves to raise the legal marriage age to 18. Audio
How Jacinda Ardern's 'groundbreaking' climate law became 'a shell'
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
From Kiwi paradise to violent crime problem zone
Northland's surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving there. Audio
Lawyers for convicted murderer David Tamihere questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed
Lawyers for double convicted murderer David Tamihere are in the country's highest court on Monday questioning whether his convictions should have been quashed. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Five unions take govt to court over pay equity changes
Five major unions are taking the government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland's unprecedented crime surge
Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up there. Audio
Ban on protesting outside homes plugs decades-old loophole - law professor
But another academic says police may struggle to enforce the new rules.
The House chips away at lawmaking, amid distractions
This week in Parliament, a brouhaha about unparliamentary language, an eviction from the House, and apologies, or rather a lack thereof, stole the spotlight - but which bills went through?
Funeral for Baby Anahera
A funeral for a newborn baby who was found dead and dumped at a South Auckland recycling plant will be held this morning. Audio
Supreme Court finds riverbeds can be included in Māori customary marine title
The Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Māori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
'Flip of the coin': Man lucky to be alive after coward punch
"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer. Audio
Should Jacinda Ardern have fronted up to the Covid-19 inquiry?
Emile Donovan speaks to constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler about why former ministers weren't compelled to attend the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Audio
Woman killed, man shot by police
A woman is dead after being shot by the police officers called to her home over concerns for her safety. A man remains in hospital in a stable condition after also being shot by police. Officers were… Audio
Solider accused of spying to face court martial
A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based… Audio
Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The former Auckland eye surgeon was found not guilty of Pauline Hanna's murder.
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Demystifying the world of Intellectual Property
From the brand of coffee you drink, the song you like to sing, to the car you drive .. examples of intellectual property are everywhere. Which means there are also disputes over them. Right now there… Audio
