A Northland headmaster has written to John Key about his concerns over banning drug sniffer dogs from schools, saying it is "short-sighted nonsense".

A change is on the way for a controversial labour law that protects vulnerable workers when their job is restructured.

The country's top road policing officer says most drugged drivers are not being charged by police for that crime because they're also being caught drink driving.

Proposal to outlaw liquor 24/7 in parks, cars, streets and cemetery to plug existing gaps.

A Green MP says his bill to reform adoption law is much broader than gay adoption and will provide a much needed overhaul, including open adoptions.

Justice Minister Judith Collins has watered down legal aid reforms which aimed to save money by charging for family and civil disputes.

Hundreds of New Zealanders living in Australia have signed a petition against social security laws which they say have created a Kiwi "underclass".

New police search and surveillance laws have come into effect overnight, which will let more government agencies carry out surveillance operations.

Fears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown is urging Parliament to pass the alcohol law reform legislation soon, so communities can prepare to use the new rules effectively.

Alexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."

In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.

New Zealand's most popular sports have taken nearly $1 billion in gambling proceeds in the last seven years, records show.

The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.

Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.

A cleaning company leading a campaign against part of the Employment Relations Act has again been hit with a fine for unjustifiably dimissing its employees.