An overdue law reform will remove the ability for criminal cowboys to set up a private school.

Greater powers are needed to censure private schools which are not up to scratch, the Law Commission has recommended.

Alcohol abuse by young people is costing the country a fortune.

The acting head judge of the Family Court has called for gay and lesbian couples to be given rights to adopt children.

Being drunk in a public place should be made illegal and fines should be given, Law Commission president Sir Geoffrey Palmer tells politicians.

Alcohol is too cheap and too prevalent in NZ, the Law Commission says.

One in 10 stores on Auckland's most famous street would be liquor outlets if new store opens.