Law
The risk that roadside drug testing could make our roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
The risk that roadside drug testing could make roads less safe
Some fear drivers will swap prescription drugs like medicinal cannabis for more dangerous substances, like opiates, that don't show up on saliva tests, making our roads less safe Audio
Businessman who banished wife from home left with pittance after Family Court splits assets
A sense of relief and a step closer to being able to move forward, wife says
The right to jury trials
The number of criminal trials held in front of a jury could be reduced in a bid to speed-up the judicial system and save money. Audio
Banning hateful symbols and salutes
Lawyer Graeme Edgeler discusses how New Zealand treats hate speech symbols like Nazi insignia, after ACT Party leader David Seymour said he wouldn't back a ban. Audio
Kiwi Rail speaks on TAIC Aratere report findings
It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Audio
Female police officer harassed by senior - IPCA
A senior police officer sexually harrassed a female officer, but an internal investigation process was flawed, the independent police conduct authority has concluded.
Amid protests, sewerage scheme controversy, council removes worksite fence at Lake Rotokākahi
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme.
North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
Samoan citizenship bill set to pass second reading
A bill that aims to restore New Zealand citizenship to a group of Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 is set to pass its second reading later this morning, this time with support from the National… Audio
Stalking is not uncommon in New Zealand, and it isn't a crime
The Detail: A new bill to criminalise stalking could be here by the end of the year. Here's what it might look like.
A push to make stalking illegal in New Zealand
A new bill to criminalise stalking could be here by the end of the year. Here's what it might look like Audio
New Zealand in desperate need of licensing regime for the breeding of pets
The XL Bully cat is a curiosity - one UK breeder says his affectionate kitties are selling for four thousand pounds each. Audio
Feedback said three strikes law didn't go far enough, government says
Of the 763 submissions on the law, nearly 450 were based on a template from the Sensible Sentencing Trust. Audio
'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Tesla, Warner Bros over AI images
The lawsuit claims images tied to the film 'Blade Runner 2049' were to used promote Tesla's new autonomous cybercab - violating copyright. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio
Analysis: Three Strikes law change
The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12… Audio
The future of New Zealanders' genetic data held by 23andMe
One of the world's most popular genetic sequencing companies, 23andMe, is on the brink of bankruptcy. It holds the genetic data of more than 15 million customers - including New Zealanders. Audio
Ashley's law passes unanimously
Legislation giving family violence survivors the power to quickly dissolve abusive marriages passed with full cross party support this week. Audio
New fast-track bill criteria still 'heavily weighted against environment' - critic
Officially recommended changes include giving one minister the ability to nominate projects, and putting the final say on approving them to a panel of experts.
