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MP: Insurance firms could have donated to Nats' campaign
A Labour MP suggests insurance companies could have contributed to National's election campaign with ACC reform in mind.
ACC bill reading marked by tense debate
Labour's David Parker calls the Govt's bill a 'fundamental assault' on the principles of ACC.
Police: How we'll enforce phone law
Police will be using their discretion as motorists adjust to the pending law that bans use of handheld cellphones while driving.
Bill passed allowing boy racers' cars to be crushed
The Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.
'Cruising' banned in boy-racer legislation
The Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.
Two-stage MMP vote gives NZ plenty of time to decide
Voters will have to vote twice in separate referendums to get rid of the MMP electoral system, under a schedule revealed yesterday.
MMP referendum to be held with 2011 election
Voters will be asked if they wish to change the voting system from MMP and what alternative voting system they would prefer.
Watchdog warns on 'invasive' search law
The Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.
Motorcyclists say ACC rises unfair
Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.
Safety bonus as drivers face big ACC rises
Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.
ACC levies set to jump
Minister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.
Govt to announce ACC changes
The Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.
Crown Law to review internet publishing laws
The Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.