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Guilty ’til proven innocent? Govt announces plans for new shoplifting offence

Proposals likely to disproportionately impact Māori, the neurodiverse and the disabled.

Shielding the rich? Govt to axe info-gathering power that shed light on how much tax the rich pay

Axing the power will improve taxpayer privacy but weaken the quality of IRD policy advice.

'Bombarded with wizards': Residents react to Harry Potter filming

Residents fear being inundated with fans after filming began on new series.

Australian working-from-home snooping case: Could it happen here?

Firm used laptop microphones for "covert" listening up to 10 hours per day, staff allege.

'Very scary': Chilling letter delivered to family home after road rage incident

The family have been left shaken and wondering if they are now being watched.

Police promised more information-collecting powers, details scant

The police union says officers desperately need clearer laws.

Online privacy and public shaming: What you need to know

Posting another person’s image online can have real world consequences.

Ghislaine Maxwell's prison interview: The 8 key takeaways

Maxwell denied introducing Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.

Parents left out of pocket as dentist moves to Panama

Melissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.