TelecommunicationsSmartphones test for new privacy lawTime and technology wait for no one, so can an overhaul of the Privacy Act be truly future proof?05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMassive overhaul for Privacy Act An opt-out system to stop telemarketing calls and moves to close a legal loophole allowing people to post naked pictures of their ex-partners online are among the recommendations of a sweeping review of New Zealand's privacy laws.02 Aug 02:40 AM
OpinionEditorial: It's a matter of life and deathIt is in the natural order of things for every generation of parents to lament that their children behave more badly than they did when they were growing up.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKronic use to be curtailed: GovtA planned crackdown on "cannabinoid" substances will severely curtail the use of controversial synthetic cannabis product Kronic, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.17 Jun 03:28 AM
Personal FinanceFamily trust funds under siegeAre family trusts still a safe haven for assets and income?16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrug sold at dairies puts young man in mental unitAn anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSynthetic drug easy for kids to buy15-year-old gets cannabis substitute 'as easily as an icecream' from dairy near city schools.02 Jun 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Damien Grant:</i> Trusts industry a costly shamLawyers sell trusts for the same reason McDonald's sells fries.07 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandReview proposes drug law overhaulAssociate health minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the report, saying the Misuse of Drugs Act is outdated, deficient and needs changing - but the Govt will need time to consider its recommendations.03 May 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Weak' NZ terror laws worried USA leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.02 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandCriminal justice system changes criticisedThe Human Rights Commission says saving money should not be the reason defendants lose their right to a trial by jury.07 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandSimon Power leaving ParliamentCabinet Minister Simon Power is retiring from politics in November to return to the private sector.01 Mar 09:44 PM
TaxLegal eagles examine 'status symbol' family trustsThe Law Commission is taking aim at New Zealanders' widespread use of family trusts. 20 Dec 04:30 PM
