New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> bill passes first readingParliament was tonight working its way through a labour law change the Government says is essential to ensure The Hobbit movies are made in New Zealand, but was facing stiff opposition from Labour.28 Oct 05:56 AM
Opinion<i>The Hobbit</i> law - what does it mean for workers?Employment law specialist Jim Roberts explains how the proposed law change spurred by <i>The Hobbit</i> saga will affect film industry workers.28 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandGovt supports legalised drunk driving, says trustAlcohol Healthwatch has told the Government it is supporting "legalised drunk driving" by delaying moves to lower the drink driving limit.28 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandJackson says thanks for <i>Hobbit</i> rescueSir Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have thanked the Govt for stepping in to keep filming of <i>The Hobbit</i> in NZ by introducing legislation that is being pushed through Parliament today.28 Oct 03:15 AM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Friend seeks drink-drive answersA friend of a woman killed by a repeat driver has asked for a ministerial inquiry into the justice system's handling of the offender.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall for new addiction treatment lawNew Zealand needs to overhaul laws governing the compulsory treatment of severe alcoholics and drug addicts, says the Law Commission.27 Oct 04:59 AM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Police want drink-drive limit loweredA huge majority of police want New Zealand's drink driving limit lowered, new survey results show.26 Oct 09:36 PM
New Zealand<b>Two Drinks Max:</b> Alcohol laws 'absolute madness''Friends and family members gasped in horror at the amount of times he had been caught, convicted, then cyclically reoffended.'26 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessRegulator readies RWC business campaignThe Commerce Commission is about to launch an education campaign aimed at stamping out unfair business practices around next year's Rugby World Cup.21 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandThousands rally against new employment lawsAt least 15,000 workers from Kaitaia to Bluff attended stop work rallies this in protest against Government workplace changes. 20 Oct 02:16 AM
KahuMaori Party wavers in support for foreshore billThe Maori Party has indicated it is rethinking its support of the new foreshore and seabed bill after pressure from Hone Harawira and Act.19 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuAct foreshore move causes tension with Maori PartyMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is not guaranteeing her party's support for new foreshore legislation after moves to amend it to explicitly state iwi could not charge for access.19 Oct 03:19 AM
WorldCalls for law reform after abortion casePro-choice advocates have welcomed the acquittal of a Cairns couple charged over a home abortion and have called on the Queensland Government to reform the law.14 Oct 06:16 AM
