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Building bridges across the gender pay gap
An Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.

'New Era' of finance adviser rules starts today
Today is being heralded as the dawn of a "new era of professionalism" for the financial services sector.

Kronic ads on youth radio under fire
Station owner defends decision as within the law, but minister says it 'stinks'.

A 20 year battle for custody
Next weekend the result of a long-awaited Treaty of Waitangi claim over Maori rights to native flora and fauna will be revealed.

Garth George: I hope I'm dead and gone before drugs are legalised
Legislative changes over the past half-century have put us on an awful path of social decline.

Synthetic cannabis rules 'welcome'
A major manufacturer of synthetic cannabis has welcomed regulation of the products and is...

Family trust funds under siege
Are family trusts still a safe haven for assets and income?

Mai Chen: Money talks but only Parliament can change the law
If money determines law and policy, then those with money will always win. But a democracy is supposed to be about the power of ideas and a good idea should be able to stand on its own feet without a cash inducement.

Problem camper bill passes first reading
A bill aimed at changing the nasty habits of some freedom campers passed its first reading in Parliament today.

UN criticises NZ's three-strike piracy law
The United Nations has declared internet access a human right and criticised "three strikes" laws like that in New Zealand.

Synthetic drug easy for kids to buy
15-year-old gets cannabis substitute 'as easily as an icecream' from dairy near city schools.