Law
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NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation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
'Challenging' to meet officer target - police
National and NZ First agreed to a two-year deadline in their coalition deal, but a year on, officer numbers have gone backwards.
Trademark clash: Katie Perry vs Katy Perry
A recent legal case between pop star Katy Perry (birth name Katheryn Hudson) and Australian fashion designer Katie Taylor (birth name Katie Perry) is shining a spotlight on the tricky terrain of… Audio
South Korean President declares emergency martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. Senior… Audio
US president Joe Biden pardons son Hunter
President Biden has been criticised by leading republicans for pardoning his son Hunter, who was due to face sentencing this month on federal gun and tax convictions. Correspondent Caroline Malone… Audio
The 'David and Goliath moment' at The Hague that could change future climate talks
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
Britain's parliament must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying, following what is likely to be a heated debate and protests for and against outside.
