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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.

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.

<i>Geoff Cumming</i>: You can't hide from prying eyes

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

Opposition's voice heard on liquor bill

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

Liquor law passes first hurdle

Vice-regal pay rise awaits Sir Anand's seal of approval

<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.

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.

New president for Law Commission

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Booze needs to cost more to deter young

<i>Editorial</i>: Why wait for action on alcohol

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Alcohol reforms too diluted for public taste

Mum and Dad to decide if young Johnny gets booze

Under-18s wanting to drink at a private party will need their parents' permission and the host will need to police the level of drunkenness.

Call for mental health privacy review

Wellington coroner Ian Smith has called for a review of the Privacy Act in his findings on the suicide of a young university student two years ago.

Queenstown crime almost all drunken

Surge in booze-shop bids as tough law looms

Would-be liquor merchants are flooding NZ with applications for new bottle shops before an expected law tightening, a liquor chain says.

Parental law set to stop teen drinkers

The Government is considering making it unlawful for adults to give alcohol to young people without their parents' consent.

<i>Damien Grant:</i> Statutory management flirts with mob rule