PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Adoption bill seeks to put kids firstThere is now a big push to help adopted children access all their information from birth.25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt warned new anti-terror law may lead to disproportional surveillance"Particular groups" could be disproportionally targeted as a result of new legislation.16 Apr 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNinety Mile Beach Management Plan launchesTe Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.15 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessProposed changes to 'out of date' succession lawHow important is the freedom to choose what happens to our property after we die?15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Limit nicotine': Govt considers ways to meet smokefree 2025 goalThe Government is suggesting limiting the amount of nicotine allowed in cigarettes.14 Apr 10:21 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern lukewarm on further drug law reformPM wants to see if a law change is working as intended.12 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister rules out drug law overhaulAndrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.12 Apr 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearmsLikes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew LittleInterim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandCriminal limits for drug driving to be introduced in lawProposed rules set to give police more options to deal with those driving under influence.01 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandAdvocates cry foul as liquor stores keep getting approvedSouth Auckland advocacy groups say an urgent review of licensing laws is needed.30 Mar 06:04 AM
ConstructionTop Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengtheningThe plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice forced to remove hundreds from child sex offender registerChanges to the Act have been called essential to the safety of our tamariki.17 Mar 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Why we need to decriminalise cannabisOPINION: In the aftermath of the referendum, we're stuck in the worst of all worlds.15 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNgarewa-Packer's Members' Bill seeks to ban seabed miningMining company Trans-Tasman Resources says it is strongly opposed to the Bill.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMothballed gender self-ID law will pass 'this year'Minister for Women Jan Tinetti says the bill will pass into law this year.14 Mar 01:37 AM
PoliticsBill to reform apartment living legislation passes first readingAct and Greens back National members' bill, but Labour flags changes after first reading.10 Mar 06:34 AM
PoliticsUnanimous support: 'Revenge porn' law change to criminalise posting intimate videos without consentPosting an intimate image or video without consent is on track to become illegal.09 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandGangs and guns bill is flawed - Police AssociationThe 501 deportees are of particular concern, says the Police Association.07 Mar 04:00 AM
KahuCalls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decisionThe legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: Report finds gaps in Animal Welfare ActLegislation failed to ensure "physical, health and behavioural needs" of animals are met.28 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamara: The Government's Holiday Act hangoverEfforts to help employees could force businesses to reconsider their labour requirements.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWhat do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCollins attempts to pull Bridges into line over 'wokester' attack on Police bossParty leader has made it clear that National "does not attack commissioners".23 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandCrackdown: Police to strip gang members of gun licencesPolice want to test "fit and proper" criteria as 12 people on gang list hold gun licence.22 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandDotcom and co-accused in court split over extradition caseFurther delays in the Megaupload case as Dotcom and US seek the path of extra appeals.22 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandConversion therapy banned by early next year, Govt revealsThe Greens claim the move is due to their 150,000-strong petition.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Supermarkets support mandatory tracer app use proposalLarge supermarkets open during all alert levels support mandatory QR code scanning.17 Feb 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RMA rewrite looks like a special kind of hellEveryone cheered the RMA's demise but will new laws be at the mercy of political conflict?13 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Overly invasive regime': Government faces opposition on bill to make live-streaming objectionable material illegalSimon Bridges says the bill is an extension of cancel culture.11 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandGovernment scrapping RMA to tackle the housing crisisDavid Parker says there is no silver bullet to addressing the housing crisis.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMaiden speeches: 'Why do we get up in the morning, if not to change the world?'The Greens' Elizabeth Kerekere announced her member's bill.10 Feb 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGood riddance to RMA but 'devil in detail' of replacement - business groupsBusiness groups don't like the RMA but say its replacement process shouldn't be rushed.10 Feb 04:30 AM
KahuBridges leads National's angry response to Māori wards legislationLegislation is under urgency to do away with a public veto on Māori wards.09 Feb 06:01 PM
