PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment's alcohol plan a big win for Green MPANALYSIS: Swarbrick appears to have pressured the Government into a law change.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I promise': Justice Minister Kiri Allan vows new hate speech law by next electionShe has also taken a swing at name suppression, suggesting it favours the rich and famous.30 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandSupermarkets and bottle stores could face stricter limits on alcohol sales after Govt announces reformsCouncils may soon have more success in introducing their own rules for drinking.30 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandGovt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rulesThe changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.29 Oct 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRestaurant Association kicks up stink on fair pay agreementFair Pay bill backers say changes are long overdue. Business groups say something stinks.27 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandFair Pay Agreements become law after heated, marathon debateTensions ran high as Labour passed one of most significant employment laws in decades.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMosque and mall terror attacks spur stronger counter-terrorism lawsThe amendments come to address issues that arose when Brenton Tarrant was jailed.19 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandPM says local alcohol policies not working as intended, Govt considering changesThe Prime Minister did not say which way she would vote on Chloe Swarbrick's bill.10 Oct 12:50 AM
KahuMāori rongoā workers fear new bill before Parliament will over-regulate their mahiRongoā practitioners concerned upcoming Parliament legislation is not fit for purpose.05 Oct 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears increased seismic risk won't end well for building ownersNew hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBabies online: Couple find surrogate via social mediaCouple advised by fertility clinic to use social media to find their surrogate.01 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's capital restructure takes another stepMinister wants speedy journey 'to provide greater economic certainty'.13 Sep 05:45 AM
PoliticsAuckland villa wars: Govt v council storm brewing over legal protectionsAuckland Council's decision to carve out suburbs from planning changes may not be legal.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour likely to kill Green attempt to cap donationsA bill to cap donations to political parties looks set to die in Parliament.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailersUnder the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.31 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMāori Party, Greens pressure Labour over seabed mining ban'Put your money where your mouth is,' Te Pāti Māori says to PM over seabed mining.04 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandGovt to push through firearms law as politics heats upLaw order looks set to become more of a political issue ahead of next year's election.02 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandGovt to close donations 'loophole' used by NZ First FoundationGovt will move to close NZ First Foundation donations loophole by election year01 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandNat, Act criticise Labour for 'ramming through' donation lawsGreen Party want donations bill to close a 'loophole' exposed by NZ First Foundation case.28 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandNew state broadcasting entity passes first hurdle in ParliamentThe bill that combines RNZ and TVNZ into a new media entity has passed its first reading.26 Jul 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Barely any lung left': Minister's impassioned speech on 'smokefree generation' billAbout 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.26 Jul 06:09 AM
PoliticsArdern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three WatersJacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.20 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupermarket land wars: No more anti-competitive caveats'Duopoly was allowed to silently wage anti-competitive land wars on one another.' - Clark.18 Jul 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Law loophole as Govt announces gang crackdownNew intimidation offence among gang laws announced today after shootings expose legal gap.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in powerThe Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.10 Jul 01:00 AM
WorldFinland boosts security at Russia border with amended lawThe move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.07 Jul 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWillie Jackson: Broadcasting challenges given NZ's changing faceOPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Tinkering with donation laws leaves money buying politicsOPINION: Reaction to Labour's announced changes has been mixed.01 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cardsArdern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.01 Jul 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Stars are aligning': Alcohol harm minimisation bill leaps out of biscuit tinThe days of alcohol-sponsored sports events could be numbered.30 Jun 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Fair and simple' way to Smokefree 2025OPINION: Chair of ASH outlines how to assist residual smokers out of the habit.26 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSpartacus actor apologises to unborn daughter after Roe v Wade overturned"I feel a need to apologise to her and she hasn't even been born."26 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows most NZers support change in drug lawsMost Kiwis favour drug law changes that remove criminal penalties, focus on health.25 Jun 09:34 PM
