It 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.

A planned crackdown on "cannabinoid" substances will severely curtail the use of controversial synthetic cannabis product Kronic, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.

Are family trusts still a safe haven for assets and income?

An anguished father wants substances such as Kronic synthetic cannabis banned.

Lawyers sell trusts for the same reason McDonald's sells fries.

Associate health minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the report, saying the Misuse of Drugs Act is outdated, deficient and needs changing - but the Govt will need time to consider its recommendations.

A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

The Human Rights Commission says saving money should not be the reason defendants lose their right to a trial by jury.

The Law Commission is taking aim at New Zealanders' widespread use of family trusts.

A handover of control of allowances and expenses to the Remuneration Authority has broad support across Parliament.

John Key is giving an independent body more control over setting MPs' perks after a call for an end to MPs having control over their own entitlements.

State agencies will gain fresh powers to snoop and search under a sweeping law change,

The Government's liquor law bill passed its first reading yesterday amid strident criticism from Opposition MPs.

Legislation introducing the change to a split drinking age will be one step closer after it is tabled in Parliament next week, Simon Power says.