Uber's attempt to replace a patchwork of local rules in Texas with a state law is headed for defeat.

Chorus has called on the government to enact changes to the RMA to speed the fibre rollout.

John Keys says NZ Defence Force chiefs have not shared the same concerns as US leaders about willingness of Iraqi troops to fight the Islamic State.

The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Arena Capital, concerned investor funds may be at risk.

Mark Keating writes: The Government has been arm-twisted by its critics into a tax response to address Auckland property prices.

Share trading platform Unlisted is applying for an exemption from the Financial Markets Authority.

Pressure is mounting for the abolition of a law allowing Queenslanders who kill homosexuals to have a murder charge reduced by arguing that their victim propositioned them.

The Government is expected to propose a ban on testing cosmetics on animals this afternoon.

The Prime Minister was quick to "rip up" the Government's intended reform of the Resource Management Act after the Northland byelection. Suspiciously quick.

Winston Peters' win has raised fears about disruption to the Government's plans for RMA law reform, although one business leader sees scope for a more targeted and workable approach.

John Key's plans to rein in politicians’ pay appear to be in a shambles as critics point out it would actually have delivered bigger pay increases in the long-term.

The tactical voting deals are flying in Northland.

MPs will pass a law under urgency on Wednesday to cut their latest hefty pay rise and to index future increases against the same measure that is used for superannuation rises.

PM’s regular ‘disappointment’ with racheting salaries hits crunch time, John Armstrong writes.

The $163 million cost of changing the child support rules will increase further when the IRD implements a completely new computer system.

Auckland mayor Len Brown and other local politicians have called for their pay to be reined in by the Government.

Nearly 10 per cent of our coastal marine area is now safeguarded by reserves. But are we really doing enough? Science reporter Jamie Morton poses five key questions.

A move to rein in politicians' pay doesn't give moral authority to the Government in upcoming pay negotiations, public sector representatives say.

Over the years I've come to despair over how badly our politicians understand technology.

The Judicature Modernisation Bill had its second reading last week. Somehow it has not led the news, Dr Richard Cornes writes.

A female Republican politician in Las Vegas is sponsoring legislation to allow guns on campuses, but only to be handled by females.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has today rejected an application for a major seabed mining operation proposed off the coast of Canterbury.

Prime Minister John Key has announced a review of the ways the Government spends billions on vulnerable families and children ahead of the Budget in May.

The supplement salesman who won't lie about pre-workouts: "They have stupidly toxic amounts of caffeine. It drives you mental so you train like a crackhead."