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Synthetic drug easy for kids to buy
15-year-old gets cannabis substitute 'as easily as an icecream' from dairy near city schools.
![<i>Damien Grant:</i> Trusts industry a costly sham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
<i>Damien Grant:</i> Trusts industry a costly sham
Lawyers sell trusts for the same reason McDonald's sells fries.
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Review proposes drug law overhaul
Associate health minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the report, saying the Misuse of Drugs Act is outdated, deficient and needs changing - but the Govt will need time to consider its recommendations.
!['Weak' NZ terror laws worried US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Weak' NZ terror laws worried US
A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.
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Simon Power leaving Parliament
Cabinet Minister Simon Power is retiring from politics in November to return to the private sector.
![Legal eagles examine 'status symbol' family trusts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Legal eagles examine 'status symbol' family trusts
The Law Commission is taking aim at New Zealanders' widespread use of family trusts.
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Politicians rally behind move to hand over perks
A handover of control of allowances and expenses to the Remuneration Authority has broad support across Parliament.
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PM acts after criticism of MPs' control of perks
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.
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<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol changes getting closer
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.
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Call for new addiction treatment law
New Zealand needs to overhaul laws governing the compulsory treatment of severe alcoholics and drug addicts, says the Law Commission.
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Alcohol cheaper to buy than water - study
Alcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.
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Privacy body eyes on line fakes
Authorities are investigating whether NZ should make it a criminal offence to impersonate others including politicians on the internet.