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Change lifts truck load limit to 53 tonnes
Up to 5000 trucks will be eligible to carry heavier loads on public highways from next month.
Nobody will own foreshore and seabed - Govt
New Government proposals would allow Maori to go to the High Court or negotiate with the Government to have their customary rights recognised.
Labour launches scathing attack on three strikes bill
The Labour Party says the three strikes bill will be a nightmare for victims, see court costs soar and have no impact on violent crime.
Some welfare reforms do breach rights, says Bennett
Paula Bennett admits that part of her welfare reforms breach the Bill of Rights Act but says it would not bother most people.
Police back rise in drinking age
Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.
Criminals run riot on parole
Forty-three of NZ's most dangerous criminals have been convicted of serious violent offences committed while they were already on parole.
Bill aims to see investors benefit from regulator action
Labour MP Lianne Dalziel has drafted a bill to ensure investors benefit from action taken by regulators against investment companies.