The Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.

The Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.

Voters will have to vote twice in separate referendums to get rid of the MMP electoral system, under a schedule revealed yesterday.

Voters will be asked if they wish to change the voting system from MMP and what alternative voting system they would prefer.

Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.

Victims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.

The Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.

Motorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.

Motorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.

The Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.