Courtroom shake up: New rules in rape cases hailed as decades-overdue
"A person's prior sexual activity should have no bearing on the case at hand."
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WE SAY: Whatever your take on the comment, it's heartening the younger generation cares.
Euthanasia bill final reading: How your MP voted
How did MPs vote on the End of Life Choice Bill?
Euthanasia bill passes final vote
David Seymour made a plea for politicians to back his euthanasia legislation.
Former terminally ill woman believes Kiwis will back euthanasia bill
She has seen two parents die of cancer, and been through it herself.
Parliament faces historic final euthanasia vote
An assisted dying bill is widely expected to pass a final vote and head to a referendum.
Judicial review: Police Minister accused of asking the wrong questions when banning ammo
The Minister asked the wrong questions when he recommended what to outlaw, Colfo says
David Cormack: NZ goes from fast follower to world leader
Comment: Generation Z could very well be the last to live.
Doubt bus driver rest breaks can be delivered on time
Wellington's regional council can't rule out going back to the Government for an extension
Trump impeachment vote a declaration of 'civil war'
The US is in dangerous territory, with an impeachment vote against Trump branded a "coup"
Comment: Medicinal cannabis is NZ's big global opportunity
Comment: Many Kiwis underestimate the huge potential of this exciting new sector.
Top cop says no extension, leniency after gun amnesty cut-off
Police are warning the gun buy back amnesty ends in 50 days and those who flout won't win
'Disgraceful': Bill English criticises abortion law change
Former PM and wife Mary have returned to Parliament to speak against the bill.
'James Shaw should quit' - words that got a Green called 'violent'
Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge
MPs are about to decide whether the public should decide on legalising assisted dying.
Peters meets with angry gun owners
The party had opposed the tightening of gun laws, but has now supported two reforms.
Government to loosen prefab consent rules
The changes are meant to slash the number of inspections for prefabs in half.
Borissenko: Lots of bark, but very little bite in animal law
COMMENT: With official enforcement on the decline private prosecutions are becoming common
Woman fights for law change after unborn baby killed in crash
Joanna Harris is fighting for a law change after her unborn child was killed in a crash.
Auditor-General to assess 'effectiveness' of gun buyback scheme
The Auditor-General will look into the effectiveness and efficiency of the scheme.
How developer who billed affordable home buyers for 'extras' hopes to avoid court
Auckland company, its two directors and a sales agent charged with breaching the RMA.
Teuila Fuatai: Cannabis reform critical for Māori men
COMMENT: Legalising cannabis would help stop pathway to prison for Māori men.
Six months after Chch mosque attacks, PM reflects on day that shook a nation
Jacinda Ardern reveals her proudest moment six months on from the March 15 shootings.
NZ gun law reforms: Firearms register finally here
Much-called for register should hit criminal underground's black market.
Ross Bell: Legalising cannabis means less harm
Comment: Legislation [of cannabis] means the Government can take back control.
Euthanasia law inches closer to final vote
National's Maggie Barry has called the speed of the debate a "terrible injustice".
David Fisher: Wanted - spy watchdog, with or without teeth?
COMMENT: The former spy watchdog was uncompromising - who will replace her?
Letters: Traffic-free cycle ride wonderful
The whole of human history will undertake a violent swerve. -- L.E. Fitton
Chester Borrows: Need to hit the right target
The risk aversion of police is such that they deny the return of many firearms licences.
Waitangi report throws open question of water ownership
Group pledges to test in court whether Maori have native title in water.
Draft of Government's gun laws leaked
The draft would allow doctors to pass on details of gun-owner patients to police.
Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC
Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.