Law
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
Police look to expand fingerprinting system
After being forced to destroy thousands of fingerprint records, police are looking for a way to capture 600,000 crime-scene print images and 50,000 from arrests. Audio
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand for second day
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
Ngāti Kahungunu chair on govts new gang busting units
The chair of Ngāti Kahungunu, Bayden Barber, says the police's new gang busting units won't work on their own, and the government needs to focus on addressing the underlying causes of gang crime. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 May
On today's episode, staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
Essential that tikanga is included in education: NZ Bar Association president
The president of New Zealand's Bar Association - the body representing barristers - says it is essential that tikanga is included in legal education. Maria Dew of the Bar Association spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal can summon ministers after ruling
The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order on Monday, which blocked the Tribunal from calling Children's Minister Karen Chhour to give evidence in the urgent inquiry about repealing section 7AA… Audio
Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
Law professor on teaching students about tikanga
Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in law Mamari Stephens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Senior lawyer on law students learning about tikanga
A senior lawyer who is calling for regulations requiring law students to learn about tikanga from 2025 to be ditched says he's received a largely positive response. Independent barrister and King's… Audio
Fast-track bill: Chief Ombudsman calls for accountability by law
Democracy will be the "loser" if sweeping executive powers are granted to ministers under the new bill, the Chief Ombudsman warns.
Mason Clinic patients wait 50 days for a bed
An average wait of 50 days for a bed at Auckland's forensic psychiatric service the Mason Clinic, means many patients are held in prison.
Litigation log-jamming the courts
There's evidence New Zealanders are getting more trigger-happy when it comes to using courts to stamp down on competition Audio
TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Australian avoids deportation from NZ over gang activity
A woman has successfully appealed against a conviction she says would have split up her family if she was deported.
Consumer NZ on bill to 'modernise' insurance
Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New law looks to shake up insurance
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Audio
First week of school phone ban comes to an end
The pinging sound of social media notifications should have been silenced in classrooms around the country this week as the government's Away for the Day cellphone ban came into force. Education… Audio
Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Frustration at delays to mediation
Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services. Audio