Law
Abuse in care survivors react to govt redress payments
There are mixed reactions to the government's announcement today of redress payments for those tortured in the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit in the 1970s. The minister… Audio
Bookmarks with Bill Hastings
Bill has been a judge since 2010, but then he's had a number of interesting jobs over the years. Audio
Psychiatrist calls for solitary confinement numbers to be available
A forensic psychiatrist says more data on the number of people held in solitary confinement in prison should be made available. Dr Erik Monasterio spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Correction's Commissioner on report into Paremoremo prison
The Chief Ombudsman says the Department of Corrections needs to make major changes to the way it runs the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo, citing concerns over the… Audio
Report outlines concerns about abuses at Auckland prison
The Chief Ombudsman says the Department of Corrections needs to change the way it's running the unit that houses some of New Zealand's most dangerous prisoners. Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier spoke to… Audio
Handling of Lake Alice complaint not good enough - Medical Council
A survivor of the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s, has received an in-person apology from the Medical Council for not investigating a complaint he made… Audio
Judge challenges mental impairment defence, jails man for historical sexual abuse
A judge has challenged a lawyer over claims that a sex offender's mental impairment meant he was less morally culpable for his actions.
Coromandel fatal shooting
The residents of Coromandel are reeling after a fatal shooting on the 309 road yesterday. Audio
Man shot near Coromandel business owner's property
A Coromandel business owner and former army medic desperately tried to save the life of a man who was shot near his remote property. Police have confirmed that one person is dead and another seriously… Audio
Stalking law introduced to Parliament
Stalking is a step closer to being made a crime, with a new law introduced to Parliament on Thursday. Researcher and clinical psychologist Alison Towns spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Specialists draft anti-slavery bill which they hope MPs will support
A team of modern slavery and legal experts has drafted an anti-slavery law for New Zealand, in the hope it will be supported by MPs. Audio
The problems of breaking up a household when you're not married
Deborah Chambers KC is one of New Zealand's leading trust, litigation and relationship property lawyers and speaks to Emile Donovan about de facto relationships. Audio
An 'embarrassing' pay gap, and the government's plan to fix it
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.
Solicitor-General reissues prosecution guidelines after backlash
"I realised that I could have done better with the way that I had worded that particular part," Solicitor-General Una Jagose told politicians after backlash.
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Lawyers' worried for safety in 'pressure cooker' court houses
Courtrooms are becoming increasingly dangerous, lawyers say, as calls for better security ramp up. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Selwyn Manning discuss the alcohol laws taking effect today and Kainga Ora's controversial decision to shun wool in state… Audio
NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but.
The long, expensive and complicated process of surrogacy
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised to fast-track change, but progress has been anything but. Audio
Dr Andrew Erueti examines customary marine title decision
[picture id="4KFJWJGĀndrewĒrueti__ScaleMaxWidthWzY5MF0_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] This week the Supreme Court allowed the Attorney General to appeal a judgment which made it easier for Maori to… Audio
