Law
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.
Lawyers defend blocking Chhour's Waitangi Tribunal summons
Crown lawyers today laid out their case to try and block a Waitangi Tribunal summons issued to the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Fast Track Approval Bill: Watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the role of ministers as decision-makers should be scrapped.
Fly tipping a massive problem in Tairāwhiti
Fly tipping is a huge problem in Tairawhiti which is on track to hit 700 tonnes of illegally dumped waste this financial year. Gisborne District Council's solid waste manager Phil Nickerson speaks to… Audio
Watch: Three strikes policy to return with tweaks
The coalition will reintroduce the sentencing law later this year - but it will be slightly different than last time.
US passes financial aid package, potential US TikTok ban
US lawmakers worked overtime on Saturday - passing three bills in a wide-sweeping foreign aid package. The BBC's Thomas Mackintosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Call for law affecting people with limited decision-making ability to be axed
The legislation requires such significant reform it needs to be replaced, the Law Commission says.