New ZealandDownpour brings Auckland brief reprieve, but residents must still conserve waterThree days of heavy rain downpours have brought Auckland's dams back to 51 per cent.27 Jun 03:46 AM
New Zealand71 people refused to be tested for Covid-19. Here's what the Govt can do about itDozens of arrivals from overseas let out of managed isolation have refused to be tested.26 Jun 01:53 AM
BusinessAndrew Little: Rent relief back 'under discussion'Plan to offer rent relief for businesses in doubt after NZ First pulls support.24 Jun 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourtroom overhaul: A fair go for rape complainants or a pathway to miscarriages of justice?Supporters say proposals are much needed but opponents say they would jail the innocent.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyers say Sexual Violence Bill is 'flawed'Lawyers say the right to a fair trial should not be compromised by a proposed new law.23 Jun 04:59 AM
New ZealandProposal to improve rape trial processes stalls as NZ First raises concernsLaw changes in doubt as fierce lobbying raises concerns about the right to a fair trial.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne-in-200 year drought: Goff seeks fast track for more Waikato River waterAuckland asks for fast-track process to take more Waikato River water.21 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeNorthland MP 'hugely disappointed' coward's punch bill voted down"One punch" laws were introduced in NSW in 2014 to reduce alcohol-related violence.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGun control register law change a win, despite delayThe new gun register system will pave the way for safer gun ownership in NZ.18 Jun 10:12 PM
OpinionAnalysis: Covid quarantine strifeThe "team of 5 million" has not been forgiving, writes Alexander Gillespie.18 Jun 03:54 PM
New ZealandNZ First MP: Firearms changes may have stopped terrorist from getting gun licenceManaging firearms licences will be taken off police and given to an independent authority.15 Jun 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsStoners or socially acceptable users? Views aired over legalising cannabisShould we be allowed to smoke and grow cannabis for recreational purposes?12 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandAct Party: NZ First not saviours but enablers of gun law changesThe NZ First-Labour impasse has been settled over the second tranche of gun law reforms11 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingThe man charged with informing Kiwis about cannabis and euthanasiaSaatchi's Paul Wilson finds himself in the middle of two of NZ's most contentious issues.29 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandKiwis fear being judged by doctors for talking about medicinal cannabisAttitudes about cannabis and the proposed law change revealed ...21 May 11:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: New spy watchdog under scrutiny as term startsNational's Gerry Brownlee welcomes new watchdog with words of warning.20 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Politicians vote for own pay cutsTemporary pay cuts for MPs, mayors, councillors may now go ahead.15 May 03:23 AM
New ZealandCouncil pay cuts only for those earning more than $100kNew legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.14 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission 'deeply concerned' about Covid-19 Public Health Response Bill"There has been no input from ordinary New Zealanders.12 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandWas lockdown legal? One week might make all the differenceA debate has begun about whether New Zealand's lockdown was legal in the first place.08 May 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay drought: Tales of woe get worse, as heat goes on Govt responseOne's gone from 1800 lambing ewes to zero. Another's watched his native trees wither.07 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Leaked emails reveal police unease over their lockdown powers, actionsCommissioners warning the police have little or no power to enforce the lockdown.03 May 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addictionGaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.30 Apr 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwis have the final say on euthanasia this year. This is what it could look like if we vote 'yes'Euthanasia could be legal in NZ by 2021, and this is what it would look like.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCannabis referendum: What does my vote mean?NZ is closer than ever to legalising cannabis. What exactly would that look like?24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNotorious Aussie gang banned from wearing patches in NZ schools, Govt buildingsAustralian imports the Mongols bring a new level of violence to local streets, police say.24 Apr 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFour key legal issues - including spitting - we need to address after the pandemicCOMMENT: The first to be considered should be our laws around spitting.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Eagle helicopter's close eye on lockdown floutersJust what is the police Eagle helicopter doing to help cops during the pandemic patrols?02 Apr 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant Illingworth: The need for legal clarity in a Covid-19 worldCOMMENT: There is a shortage of official information about what is legally permitted.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Confusing stay-home message clarifiedStay home means just that, say authorities as beach & cycling trips ruled out in lockdown.28 Mar 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonHooton: Why we can trust Ardern to get us through thisBeating virus will require the sort of powers more usually associated with communism.27 Mar 04:54 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Property manager slammed over letter to tenants about not paying rentHousing Minister Megan Woods steps in over anxiety caused from Quinovic letter.26 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandAbortion reform bill passes into lawThe conscience vote on the polarising legislation passed its final reading 68-51.18 Mar 07:19 AM
New ZealandAbortion referendum scrapped - public won't decide on law changeThere were just 19 votes in favour of a public referendum, and 100 against.17 Mar 09:33 PM
