The call by the Rotorua coroner for changes to the law to enable easier access to compulsory mental health treatment is understandable given the tragedy of suicide.

Telecom's split into a network company and service wholesaler and retailer now only hangs on a law change next month and a shareholder vote later this year, chief executive Paul Reynolds has told staff.

Labour will dis-establish the Families Commission in its next term in government and instead set up a Ministry for Children, with a senior “minister for children” sitting at the Cabinet table.

Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.

Fast-changing industry provides plenty of work for market-watchers.

Copyright debate shows politicians have no idea what the internet really is.

Associate health minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the report, saying the Misuse of Drugs Act is outdated, deficient and needs changing - but the Govt will need time to consider its recommendations.

National and Labour buried their differences and pledged to work together to rebuild Christchurch after Parliament passed legislation granting unprecedented powers to authorities responsible for getting the job done.

The Labour Party has defended its support for a controversial internet piracy bill.

Check out laws passed without select committee discussion since the Government swept to power.

A Govt law tackling unauthorised movie and music downloads and illegal file sharers...