Felix Geiringer
SIS agrees to pay $66k to journalist Nicky Hager
New Zealand's spy agency, the SIS, has agreed to pay $66,000 to journalist Nicky Hager after it illegally took his phone records in 2012.
The SIS suspected Hager was illegally given information by a… Audio
What information is being shared by intelligence agencies?
After the mosque attacks in Christchurch this year, many were asking which agencies should have been keeping New Zealanders safe from extremism.
Were there plans and strategies in place to identify… Audio
SIS apologises to Nicky Hager for unlawfully actions
The NZ Security Intelligence Service has apologised to investigative journalist Nicky Hager for unlawfully acquiring months of call logs for his phone. Audio
Court of Appeal creates new public interest defence
In a landmark decision this week The Court of Appeal created a new public interest defence in defamation cases. Mediawatch takes a look at what it means for the media. Audio
Lawyer: Giving away water for free is 'crazy'
Felix Geiringer was the lead lawyer for the Maori Council in the Waitangi Tribunal water rights case back in 2012. He discusses The Government's idea of taxing water. Audio
Hager takes Westpac privacy breach to Human Rights Tribunal
Journalist Nicky Hager is going to the Human Rights Review Tribunal over Westpac's release of his banking records to the police. Audio
Nicky Hager's daughter 'relieved' police to pay damages
The lawyer representing journalist Nicky Hager's daughter says a police search of the family's home in the wake of Mr Hager's book Dirty Politics was a fishing trip which was traumatising experience… Audio
Police efforts in case point to political influence - Hager
Dirty Politics journalist and author, Nicky Hager says the enormous amount of resources that went into investigating the theft of emails from blogger Cameron Slater points to political pressure on the… Audio
Hager will challenge legality of police raid
The Dirty Politics author Nicky Hager will go to court to challenge the legitimacy of the police raid of his home and the seizure of his property. Audio
Dirty Politics 'Police should take matters further' says lawyer
The Prime Minister is denying a handful of emails released today between a staff member and a blogger reveal anything new. Mary Wilson talks to lawyer Felix Geiringer about some of the legal and… Audio
Maori lose water rights High Court challenge
The Maori Council and Waikato iwi have lost their High Court challenge over water rights but are promising to appeal. Audio
Decision expected before Christmas on water rights
A decision on the Maori Council's bid to halt the sale of Mighty River Power next year is expected before Christmas. Audio
Setting aside asset shares not helpful says Maori Council
The Maori Council is planning to take legal action over the government's plan to press ahead with asset sales - the first, Mighty River Power, is due to be partially floated between March and June… Audio
Feature Guest - Felix Geiringer
Wellington-based Barrister representing Maori Council in their water claim. Audio
Maori Council looks for support for legal action
Members of the Maori Council will meet today to decide whether to challenge the Mighty River Power sale. Audio
Government pushes pause on share float
The Maori Council says it's taking 'with a pinch of salt' the government's refusal to have direct talks with it and with all Maori about water rights. Audio
More from the Maori Council's lawyer
The Waitangi Tribunal would not comment on the Government wanting it to speed up its decision. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal tells Gov't to hold off on asset sales
The Waitangi Tribunal is urging the National-led Government to delay its sale of state assets until it releases its final report into water and geothermal resources. Audio
Ministry of Justice accused of being racist
The Maori Council has accused the Ministry of Justice of being racist and trying to sabotage its water rights case being heard by the Waitangi Tribunal. Audio