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Claire Trevett: Govt's quick-draw 'no jab, no job' law comes at a price

OPINION: A law that will require 40 per cent of workers to be vaccinated needs more care.

'Constitutional disgrace': Major concerns over vaccinations bill

Millions of workers will be affected by vaccine mandates being passed under urgency.

End of life act offers 'choice and compassion' for terminally ill

The End of Life Choice Act has come into effect, easing the burden for the terminally ill.

CAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgement

The pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.

Government announces new Ministry for Disabled People and accessibility law

A new ministry is part of the government's promise to reform disability services.

Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000

Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition

Annual leave for parent-teacher interviews gets thumbs down from select committee

Bill aimed to help parents engage in their child's schooling.

Landlords and tenants divided over rent relief bill

Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ are at odds with the Property Council NZ.

No jab no job? Vital health workers can now ask to skip Covid vaccine

Practioners cannot give themselves exemptions.

Biden administration urges judge to block 'most restrictive' abortion law

The abortion law has no exceptions even in cases of sexual assault or incest.

Three waters: Next foreshore and seabed or essential reform?

The Government's water reforms enter the endgame.

Audrey Young: The theory of terrorism vs the real thing

OPINION: Parliament was thinking of Tora Bora in 2002, not New Lynn.

New law to disrupt terrorism plans passed

The bill should make it easier to disrupt planning and preparation of would-be terrorists.

Hamish Rutherford: 'A couple of holdouts' does not justify Government by fiat

OPINION: With little evidence of a problem, Labour's lease move leaves everyone surprised.

Property industry blindsided by commercial lease changes

Landlords face arbitration if they cannot agree 'fair proportion' of rent with tenants.

Bill amended to include need for warrant to enter a marae

Officials will no longer have the power to enter marae without a warrant under the bill.

Vaccine passports unlikely to be compulsory - legal expert

Enforced use of passports in domestic settings could be challenged under human rights law.

Vaxxed or not? Our new social chat - and looming conflict

Forty years ago the Springbok Tour was our great divider. In 2021, will it be vax status?