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MP's bid to get code of conduct for banks
Code would set out good practice for how lenders interact with their clients.
Roadside drug testing considered by Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.
The pitfalls of renting out your home over the summer
Summer home-sharing far from catch-free, writes the head of the Insurance Council.
Secret hearings for NZSAS inquiry into Afghanistan claims
Limited public hearings planned for NZSAS probe.
Holidays Act nightmare: 34,000 workers paid out $18.9m so far
Payroll staff low paid, over-tasked as spotlight grows on Holidays Act underpayments.
Ban on prisoner voting was lawful, court says
There was no error in law when a ban on prisoner voting was made.
Oversight inquiry - is the GCSB breaking the law again?
Is the GCSB scooping up information belonging to Kiwis without proper legal authorisation?
Kiwis want cannabis law to go further - study
A survey reveals Kiwis want broader access to cannabis products.
Doctors to fight new abortion law
Law reform may make doctors refer patients specifically to another doctor for abortions.
Abortion reform - NZ grasps the nettle again
Abortion is now back in the spotlight.
Planned medicinal cannabis eligibility extended
Changes introduced to bill after talks between Government partners.
New super-lobby group wants to see RMA overhauled
Resource Reform group wants the Govt to "stop tinkering around the edges" of RMA reform.
Pot stocks move higher as another US state votes to legalise cannabis use
The legal US cannabis market just got a little greener.
Editorial: The grinch who wants to steal Guy Fawkes - sort of
It's time we tackled the fireworks issue.
Editorial: Abortion law needs to align with the times
EDITORIAL: Removing abortion from the Crimes Act would make it more readily available.
Comment: Why NZ's divorce laws need to change
Comment: We live longer, but our partnerships are often shorter and we form them later.
The legal contracts allowing the world's Harvey Weinsteins to operate
Comment: Contracts to protect corporate secrets have mutated into vile straitjackets.
E-scootering boy sends grandmother flying in collision
Sue Crang is afraid to return to walkway after being bowled by boy on Lime e-scooter.
Sir John Key pushes for tougher rules for NZ banks
Sir John Key recommends adopting Aussie banking laws, remains cautious about economy.
PM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into next
PM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.
Chief Justice says courts have gone too far
Sian Elias stands accused of flying in the face of mutual restraint and respect.
Govt moves to address miscarriages of justice
The Justice Minister has lodged a bill to create a body to investigate this issue
Comment: Let's not forget another September anniversary
We were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien
'Waka jumping bill' would hamper NZ's electoral freedom
NZ is currently ranked 39th on this list – that could fall if the bill passes.
MPs' travel rules tweaked to pay for nannies (but PM foots Gayford's bill)
PM Jacinda Ardern is paying for Clarke Gayford to travel to New York herself.
Step closer to new law jailing people who attack paramedics
Australia now has a similar law and the UK this week doubled jail time for attackers.
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
Calls to end youth being held in cells
"It's playing with fire," Children's Commissioner says.
Miranda Burdon: Kate Sheppard's legacy still inspiring at 125th anniversary
COMMENT: Women's equality is still a work in progress after 125 years.
KiwiSaver funds should be investing more in NZ companies, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Grant Robertson wants KiwiSaver funds to invest in NZ more.
Call for national health food policy in schools
Symposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Judge: We need shorter sentences, jails without guards and less prison
Court of Appeal's Justice Stephen Kos has a wish list for criminal justice reform.