Meanwhile Judith Collins says there is 'absolutely' no systemic racism in the police.

Medicinal cannabis campaigners say the Government's dogmatic approach is "ludicrous".

'[He] sent me secret recordings of us having sex ... I didn't know that they existed.'

'I am a pretty robust guy but that kind of scared me,' said National MP Matt Doocey.

"Particular groups" could be disproportionally targeted as a result of new legislation.

The Government is suggesting limiting the amount of nicotine allowed in cigarettes.

PM wants to see if a law change is working as intended.

Andrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.

Interim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.

Proposed rules set to give police more options to deal with those driving under influence.

South Auckland advocacy groups say an urgent review of licensing laws is needed.

The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.

Changes to the Act have been called essential to the safety of our tamariki.

Minister for Women Jan Tinetti says the bill will pass into law this year.

Act and Greens back National members' bill, but Labour flags changes after first reading.

Posting an intimate image or video without consent is on track to become illegal.

The 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.

The legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.

Party leader has made it clear that National "does not attack commissioners".

Police want to test "fit and proper" criteria as 12 people on gang list hold gun licence.

Further delays in the Megaupload case as Dotcom and US seek the path of extra appeals.

The Greens claim the move is due to their 150,000-strong petition.