New ZealandShearer fights on for school foodLabour MP David Shearer will continue to push for free breakfasts and lunches in poorer schools despite no longer being leader of his party.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCasino lounge gets smoking reviewApproval for smoking in SkyCity's high-roller lounge may be stubbed out after it was challenged in the High Court.30 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandDVDs set to arrive in stores fasterGovernment planning to relax the rules on bringing in feature films but is extending ban on parallel imports.22 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandCompulsory screening for child workersA major law change which will introduce compulsory security screening of up to 376,000 people working with children has been unanimously backed in Parliament.18 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandJoyce's 'arm twisting' link to broadband deal - CunliffeEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce's "arm twisting" of would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices is linked to the Government's "shabby deal" over ultra-fast broadband with network company Chorus, said Mr Cunliffe.16 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandJoyce's part in broadband fight revealedEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed he persuaded would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices not to take part.15 Sep 11:03 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus and copper pricing - the debateTelecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.12 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandChild safety laws tighten checksSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett announced the new measures in compulsory screening as part of a wider package aimed at addressing child abuse.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers: We could not leave at nightAn Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCaution over child abuse changesMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she will need some convincing over sweeping changes made in an effort to stop child abuse and death in New Zealand.13 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandAbuse suspects to be kept from kidsWide-ranging restraining orders will soon be in use to keep suspected child abusers away from children for up to 10 years.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrust lost, disability advocates warn GovtDisability advocates have warned the Government it could take years to regain their trust12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman's fight for recognition of mumsA bill which would allow a young New Zealander to have the names of both of her mothers on her birth certificate has passed its first hurdle in Parliament tonight.07 Aug 09:00 AM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Kiwi battlers losing power in economic apartheidWhen politicians talk about making the labour market more flexible, it means ensuring that the demand and supply of labour determines the wage rate. writes Peter Lyons.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia bill under party pressureLabour MP Maryan Street is under pressure to drop a member's bill which would legalise euthanasia.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJob hunting replaces focus on benefitsSickness will be at best only a temporary excuse to avoid work under the new welfare regime that came into force this week.15 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRule changes tipped to bring clarityChanges to regulations about financial statements will be welcome news for shareholders but somewhat double-edged for registered charities.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWatchdog wants spy bill delayedPrivacy Commissioner Marie Shroff is calling for a delay in the passage of the GCSB legislation.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Vagueness surrounds SkyCity dealEditorial: The SkyCity convention centre project is a gamble for all involved. But the die is cast, so let's back the country to get it right.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBid to block animal testing failsA total ban on animal testing in legislation to regulate legal highs has been voted down by MPs despite an emotional speech by Act leader John Banks.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDairies discount legal highs pre-banDairy owners are discounting legal highs as they scramble to clear their stocks ahead of looming new restrictions.07 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Beggars part of city lifeIt takes all sorts to make a city, and every large city in the world has beggars. Auckland is lucky - we have fewer than most.03 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Let's prevent our own lobbying scandalIn Britain five politicians have been caught selling their services to fake lobbyists, writes Sue Kedgley. Could a cash-for-access scandal ever happen here?26 Jun 05:44 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Give public voice in game of I SpyFar from being alarmed, the Key Government seems set to make the work of the spies, both their own and the overseas variety, even easier, writes Brian Rudman.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTracey Barnett: Grim precedent pulls plug on our human rights standingNZ has just passed a law that mirrors what is probably the most disastrous Australian policy failure of the past 20 years, writes Tracey Barnett. Mandatory detention of asylum seekers arriving by boat.18 Jun 05:30 PM
