New ZealandYouth 'scapegoats' for alcohol issue - lobbyistAn opponent of raising the drinking age says if John Key was 18 right now, he would be unlikely to support it.28 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandToo drunk to walk? That'll be $250Drunks could be charged $250 for a night in police cells or a ride home in a police car.27 Apr 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Nats lose their political nerve over booze lawParty politics still rule when it comes to tangling with the vested interests of the liquor and hospitality industries. 27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTui billboards headed for the axeIrreverent Tui billboards will survive even if liquor laws are reviewed the way the Law Commission envisages: Yeah, Right.27 Apr 08:19 AM
New ZealandIncrease in alcohol excise tax 'extremely unlikely' - PowerThe Govt says it's likely to reject a recommendation to lift alcohol prices.27 Apr 03:50 AM
Small BusinessRWC safe from liquor law changesClosing times at 4am could put a dampener on RWC festivities but the Government says any changes would likely come in after 2011.27 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandNationwide protests against surveillance billOpponents of the Search and Surveillance bill say it overturns important aspects of civil liberties.24 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandAlcohol tax hike among likely reform recommendationsAn increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.22 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandGovt considers national guidelines on child witnessesA report on child witnesses in criminal courts has identified concerns about the systems aimed at protecting them.21 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandPolice back rise in drinking agePolice have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.22 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandNewmarket station bottle store approved despite objectionsA bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTechno fears drive spike in privacy complaintsConcerns about the implications of evolving technology are reflected in a spike in the number of complaints to the Privacy Commission.02 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandProvocation defence repeal 'knee-jerk reaction'Parliament's repeal of the use of provocation as a partial defence for murder does not have widespread support from the legal community.26 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandProvocation defence abolishedThe defence of provocation, which can be used to reduce murder to manslaughter, has been abolished.26 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPower seeks hard line on court secrecy for celebsThe Justice Minister wants to stop the emerging "special class" of high-profile people using their status to get name suppression.18 Nov 03:00 PM
