Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.

National MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.

Kiwis are likely to vote for a change to the MMP system for electing MPs but still prefer it to the "first past the post" system, a survey reveals.

Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.

Serious misconduct? Or was Carter speaking his mind and voicing his views?

Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.

We are calling for New Zealanders to sign up to our campaign to drink and drive responsibly. Read one of the stories that sparked the alcohol limit debate.

Dr Bruce Cohen suggests that Tasers might work - as long as they're not used.

Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.

Plans to fast-track liquor licences for the Rugby World Cup are "risky and unwise", say the gov't.

The Rugby World Cup will showcase NZ tourism to the world but there will be "inevitable carnage", a select committee has heard.

A decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.

The Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.

Legislative changes designed to limit confusion for businesses ahead of October's GST hike have been welcomed by a leading accounting firm.

Is the proposed change to sick leave laws really needed?