Law
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students. Audio
In breakups, should pets be more than just property?
Pet custody lawyer Eve Smith joins Nights to discuss a new law giving Australian courts new powers to assess who should take the family pet when it comes to matrimonial property disputes. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Mental health patient who murdered pensioner jailed for life
Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps in October last year. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to… Audio
Govt declines 23 abuse in care recommendations
A law firm working with survivors of abuse in care is disappointed the government is not accepting more recommendations. Cooper Legal senior associate Lydia Oosterhoff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pensioner fears framing over West Coast cold case killing
Pensioner Mark Walsh believes the police are trying to frame him for the murder of David Robinson, whose body was found on a remote West Coast beach near the small town of Ross in December 1998… Audio
Taranaki couple win bid to appeal compulsory land acquisition
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Taranaki farming couple who are fighting the compulsory acquisition of 11 hectares of their land for the Mt Messenger Bypass. But in its decision granting… Audio
Do you really remember what you think you do?
We trust our memories to tell the truth. But what if they lie? Psychologist Gabrielle Principe explains why even our most vivid recollections shouldn't be trusted. Audio
Luxury resort trial ends as ex-manager defends actions in court
Belle Mumby is accused of theft, deception and forgery.
Can the intellectually disabled be executed? US Supreme Court to reconsider
In 1997 Joseph Smith killed a with a hammer and saw but avoided execution after US courts found him intellectually disabled. That decision is now being appealed.
Call for unseaworthy ships to be banned from NZ waters
Transport accident investigators want sub-standard ships banned from New Zealand waters. Transport Accident Investigation Commission surface investigations manager Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Transport investigators want government to give Maritime NZ legal power to ban ships
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its final report into the container ship Shiling, which twice had to be rescued and towed back to port in Wellington in 2023.
Warning to fly-tippers: new rules could lead to crack-down
Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio
Six months on, is the gang patch ban working?
University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Three charged with manslaughter over Loafers Lodge fire
Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Inquest into Lynmall terror attack continues
The inquest into the Lynmall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
To speak or not? The high-stakes choice in criminal trials
To shed some light on why a murder-accused like Erin Patterson might decide to speak in her own defence, Auckland criminal lawyer John Munro joins Emile Donovan. Audio
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
'Boom, boom, you can all die'
Dunedin man kicked out of Salvation Army flat after threatening neighbours.
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
