The Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.

'For too long, gangs have been an intimidating and unwelcome presence.'

Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.

The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.

Judges must take into account a range of factors when sentencing.

$10 vapes are still on the market - only now they have an added feature.

Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.

The Act Party has begun a campaign to goad National into backing a Treaty vote.

Mike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.

Thousands are set to converge on Waitangi to hear what the Government has to say.

Public consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.

PM says meeting included “good conversation” on the Treaty Principles Bill.

The annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.

A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.

The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.

Ongoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.

It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.