Greater powers are needed to censure private schools which are not up to scratch, the Law Commission has recommended.

Ngati Whatua says there is enough support for Maori Super City seats within the National Party to warrant a conscience vote.

The Kiwi Party's leader has proposed a referendum asking: 'Should Citizens Initiated Referendum seeking to repeal or amend a law be binding?'

Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".

Landlords are hitting back at property managers after paying thousands of dollars in fees only to have their houses trashed by tenants.

Legislation allowing workers to take meal and breast-feeding breaks may be changed.

Drivers will be banned from using cellphones in their vehicles from November under new rules that will also require motorcyclists to use their headlights during the day.

KiwiSaver rules may be changed, says Finance Minister Bill English.

The recording and film industries are structured around distribution of physical items - getting bits of shellac or vinyl or plastic into shops, celluloid into cinemas.