New ZealandSubmissions on SIS bill to be heard in secret - KeyPublic submissions on a bill that strengthens the laws covering the SIS will be heard in secret.06 Dec 05:32 AM
KahuForeshore replacement bill 'a fraud'Maori Party MP Hone Harawira says the bill that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act is a fraud because 98 per cent of Maori will not be able to meet the threshold to claim customary title.06 Dec 02:07 AM
New Zealand<i>Geoff Cumming</i>: You can't hide from prying eyesState agencies will gain fresh powers to snoop and search under a sweeping law change,03 Dec 08:49 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Power to the peopleDemocracy is getting a fighting chance in Tonga writes Audrey Young.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnions vow to fight 90-day work lawUnions are vowing to continue the fight against an employment law change passed by Parliament last night.23 Nov 08:19 PM
New ZealandNational pushes through 90-day work lawEmployment law changes which were fiercely fought by unions and the Labour Party have been passed by Parliament. 23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt to limit lobby group election campaign spendingThe Government will limit what lobby groups can spend on election campaigning in its redraft of election finance laws despite strongly objecting to such a limit in 2008.22 Nov 12:28 AM
