Law
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid.
Thirteen-year-old girl trafficked to NZ into slavery
The Director for a child protection organisation says that sadly she is not surprised by the case of a 13-year-old girl trafficked into slavery in New Zealand. ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and… Audio
AA on govt's new driver licence proposal
A spokesperson from the Automobile Association says the government's new driver licence proposal needs to include minimum requirement for practice time. Road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to… Audio
Govt proposing to change driver's licence tests
The government's proposing to remove the practical driving test needed to get a full driver's licence and reduce the number of eye tests required. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants "justice".
Man's arson conviction over shed fire overturned by High Court
When Anthony Harrison said linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his workshed, a judge said his story was not believable.
'Go home' - Roaming patrol aims to cut down on dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year, but that was just a snapshot of the real problem. Audio
Trump administration lists thousands of US legal immigrants as dead
The move will cut off their ability to legally work in the country, receive various government benefits and access financial services.
'Wanton disregard' or 'human fallibility'? Jury to decide over fatal collision
Geoffrey and Karen Boucher suffered unsurvivable injuries as they lawfully crossed State Highway 2 at Bethlehem, on a traffic-signal controlled crossing.
Former Auckland funeral director sentenced
A former Auckland funeral director has been sentenced to two years and three months in jail for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception. Audio
Man who murdered Ariki Rigby given life in prison
The man who brutally murdered 18 year old Ariki Rigby in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 12 years. She was killed following an argument sparked by her… Audio
78% increase in Auckland roaming dogs since 2021
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year - a 78 percent increase since 2021. But the council said that's just snapshot of the real problem. Because with roaming dogs… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill scrapped but the fight for Te Tiriti is just beginning - lawyers and advocates say
Legal experts and Māori advocates say the fight to protect Te Tiriti is only just beginning - as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill is officially killed in Parliament.
Watch: Car forced to swerve to avoid bus driving on wrong side of road
Police are investigating after being alerted to footage of a bus driving in the wrong lane into oncoming traffic in Wellington.
Baby formula companies urged govt to resist ad ban
Baby formula companies have tried to convince the government to resist a global ban on internet marketing of infant milk, despite research showing online advertising was discouraging mums from… Audio
Charity takes legal action against govt to protect dolphins
An environmental charity is taking legal action against the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries claiming their Threat Management Plan for Hector's and Maui Dolphin fails to stop fishing deaths… Audio
Investigation shows fatigue caused boat accident
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found fatigue caused a cruise vessel to run aground near Crooked Arm in Doubtful Sound in January last year. TAIC's Chief Investigator of Accidents… Audio
Restaurant owner who served recalled possibly toxic noodles fined $30k
A Christchurch restaurant owner who served recalled ramen meals to customers and breached immigration law has been sentenced to six months home detention and fined $30,000.
US Supreme Court halts order reinstating fired federal workers
The US Supreme Court blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal probationary workers.
Woman guilty of stealing over $180,000 from elderly mother
A woman's been found guilty of stealing over 180,000 dollars from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account - a type of crime elder advocates say is becoming more and more common… Audio
