Law
National emergency response besieged: What have we learned?
The country's emergency response is besieged by inquiries, despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws that deliver.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on gang law pushback
Parliament has been hearing submissions on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill, which would ban gang patches and allow police to stop gangs congregating. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin… Audio
Day two of testimony in criminal trial against Trump
It is day two of testimony in the historic criminal trial against Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments, and it began with a heated exchange between the judge and the former president's… Audio
Lawyers condemn government's gang crack down
Lawyers have roundly condemned the government's gang crackdown legislation, telling MPs the whole thing should be ripped up and started again. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Chinese swimmers not sanctioned before Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Drug Free Sport New Zealand wants answers from the World Anti-Doping Agency after revelations Chinese swimmers weren't sanctioned for positive drug tests before the last Olympics. Drug Free Sport New… Audio
'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.
Former gang member fronts select committee to oppose new laws
While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.
Govt urged to slow down on gang crackdown
A bill which would ban gang insignia and give police greater powers to stop gang members congregating is being considered by Parliament's Justice Select Committee on Tuesday. Political reporter Katie… Audio
Criminal trial of Donald Trump begins in New York
In a packed courtroom, the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump has officially got underway. New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
Secret sect investigated over historical sexual abuse
A dozen former and current insiders of a secretive sect, being investigated by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse, have contacted RNZ to offer information about the religious group. Reporter… Audio
Hospice chief executive supports calls for changes to End of Life Act
The chief executive of the country's only hospice that offers the act of assisted dying on its premises is backing calls for changes to the law when it comes up for review later this year. Tina… Audio
Three strikes cops a beating from opposition
The opposition has laid into the government's plan to reintroduce a "three strikes" regime, saying it's inequitable and there's very little evidence it works.
Prime Minister Luxon on return of Three Strikes Law
The Government is bringing back the three strikes law - with some changes. The new version will add a new strangulation and suffocation offence, and it will only apply to sentences above 24 months… Audio
Opening statements made in criminal case against Donald Trump
Opening statements are done and the criminal case against Donald Trump is underway in New York. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Court reserves decision on Tribunal's summons to Children's Minister
The Crown claims the Tribunal has acted in an unlawful and coercive manner, despite having the authority to summons Karen Chhour.
Crown says 'no point' in forcing Children's Minister giving evidence to Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown has told the High Court there is no point forcing the Children's Minister to give evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal as there is nothing new she could add, given all the relevant information… Audio
Lawyer on return of Three Strikes law
A top lawyer who works with the some of the country's most serious offenders says bringing back the Three Strikes law will do little to bring the positive change its sponsors are promoting. Criminal… Audio
Three Strikes law to be refreshed
Three strikes legislation that was discarded under Labour has been refreshed by the Government to include a new strangulation and suffocation offence and will only apply to sentences above 24 months… Audio
Port of Auckland crane safety rule, guidance substandard - expert witness
The claims have come at a trial where the port's former boss Tony Gibson is facing charges related to the death of a worker.