Euthanasia advocates say lawmakers need to address the issue of terminally ill people who try to take their own life.

DIYers will be able to undertake more minor work without red tape and builders will be forced to stand by their work, under law changes.

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.

Financial advisers will no longer have to dob each other in for ethical breaches under a completed version of a draft code of conduct.

A shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.

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.