Law
Waiuku locals call for speed limit enforcements after crash kills three
Locals in the town of Waiuku are sounding the alarm over a narrow, bumpy road that claimed the lives of a woman and two children yesterday afternoon. Concerned residents have said Masters Road is too… Audio
Spike in number of vehicles illegally ripping up parks
A spike in the number of bikes and cars illegally ripping up parks is being reported across the country. Tauranga, Rotorua and Auckland councils are among those who have said thousands of ratepayer… Audio
Luxury hotel fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish
A luxury hotel in Queenstown has been sentenced and fined more than $20,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and not keeping records. Fisheries NZ compliance director Steve Ham… Audio
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
Battling the drug flood at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores. Audio
Supermarket owner faces legal action over alleged cartel conduct
The owner of New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets in the North Island is facing legal action over alleged cartel conduct regarding the supply of products to a hospitality customer. Consumer New… Audio
Tenants in illegal boarding house told to hide from inspectors
A man who lived in a converted shed at an illegal Queenstown boarding house says the landlord told tenants to hide from inspectors. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Family hopes for answers after woman died on Mt Ruapehu in 2024
Family and friends of a woman who died on Mt Ruapehu still long to know how she ended up climbing in dangerous conditions they believe were well beyond her ability. Katie Todd has the story. Audio
Repeat offender jailed for indecent assault on autistic man
In December 2023, Mark Williams covered his face with a white balaclava and entered the home of a young autistic man, locking the door behind him.
She got $5k, they lost $150k: Family's dream stolen by email scam
Sophie Mareta Moerangi helped scammers funnel funds from unsuspecting homebuilders into overseas accounts.
Jury shown police interview with murder-accused DeLuney
A high court jury has seen video footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's interview with the police, where her story is put under the microscope. Reporter Kate Green has more. Audio
Work: What's in the Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Law commentator Charles McGuinness, of McGuinness Employment Law. Audio
Why KFC went after a teen's business logo
Explainer: Why does a giant global corporation care so much about the logo being used by a young Christchurch entrepreneur?
How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
Update on Oz with Brad Foster - the latest on the Mushroom Murder Trial
The Mushroom Murder trial is the crime story everyone is talking about, to find out what the latest is from Australia, Brad Foster chats to Jesse. Audio
Unions, former MPs, lawyers speak at Regulatory Standards Bill hearings
The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns. Audio
'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for stabbing prison officer
A prison officer was lured from his office and then shanked and stabbed by an inmate, who was upset at not being able to contact his pregnant partner.
German woman found 'real love and care' in NZ spared deportation
She fled trauma and found healing in Aotearoa - now a tribunal has ruled it would be "unduly harsh" to send her back.
IRD using 'stand over tactics' for student loan repayments
Some former students now living overseas have told Checkpoint they are too scared to come home because they could be arrested for being behind in payments, with heavy penalties adding up. Students… Audio
