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Companies could be forced to publish pay data under Govt scheme
Government considers forcing companies to publish pay data and put salaries in job ads.
Political Roundup – Bouquets, brickbats for Government's move against corruption
Positive move that will help the fight against domestic corruption, money laundering etc.
Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children
Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest
'Slava Ukraini!': MPs back 'first of its kind' Russia sanctions law
Law allows Govt to 'step up our response to Russia's grave, unprovoked war'.
Northland double shooting probed by Coroner
Coroner investigates gun access after Northland property inspectors were shot by tenant.
Three Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternative
Three Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.
Parliament set to unanimously back Russia sanctions bill
Meanwhile calls grow for a refugee intake with over 1.7 million people displaced by war.
'Real danger for NZ': Expert on why Govt's Russian sanctions 'mean something'
It comes as calls mount for a refugee quota with 1.5 million already fleeing the country.
How will NZ's law targeting sanctions against Russia work – and what are the risks?
ANALYSIS: The Russia Sanctions Bill will allow additional sanctions against Russia.
PM beefs up Russia sanctions; 100 banned from NZ travel; moves to block superyachts
More than 1.5 million people have been forced to flee Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
Three Waters, the $4m PR campaign and zero transparency
The adman's Three Waters strategy that the Government won't put a price on.
Three waters working group stymied by government bottom lines
3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.
Blunt warning: Govt told new lending rules would hurt first-home buyers
Banks sent blunt warning that new lending laws would make banks more conservative.
Ardern hints at Russian Sanctions Bill coming
The Government looks set to pass a law specifically targeting Russia over its invasion.
Child sex abuse claimants need more support in court - experts
Dr Kim McGregor: "If adults need support, children and young people need that even more."
What are the rights of children at the Parliament protest – and who protects them?
ANALYSIS: The situation is legally and logistically complex.
Sasha Borissenko: The many laws Parliament protesters are breaking
OPINION: Surprising there have not been more fines or consequences given all the breaches.
Conversion therapy ban: Activist shrugs off death threats
'I told myself that I can and I will ban conversion therapy. And last night, we did.'
Kiri Allan says no 'ill will' despite having to 'pray gay away'
"My 'illness' and 'weakness' to temptation was etched as sin into my skin," Allan said.
Gay conversion therapy bill passes third reading
The bill passed with 112 voting in favour and eight National MPs opposed.
'So, this is my story. This is how I die': Mall victim's survival, her hero - and why she feels terror attack has been forgotten
She looked into the eyes of Ahamed Samsudeen as he stabbed her, and saw nothing.
Opinion | Govt's unemployment insurance a decent scheme at a bad time
OPINION: Grant Robertson forging ahead with a massive expansion of the social safety net.
National changes tack on conversion therapy bill
National was initially the only party to oppose the bill.
Gun law changes recommended after mosque attacks kick in today
"Gangs and other violent criminals cannot continue to threaten, intimidate, and exploit."
Companies dodge $400m tax by paying owners $9.4b earnings
Shareholders avoided as much as $400m in tax by getting $9.4 billion in dividends in 2021.
Adoption law overhaul long overdue as death highlights
Fight for mother's name on birth certificate now a private bill before Parliament.
A ticket to space may get even more expensive
New Mexico taxpayers have invested millions, now they want space tourists to pay.
Spotlight on spending, mortgages: Banks raised alarm with Govt 3 years ago
Minister orders inquiry into whether banks have overreacted to the new lending rules.
Salary show and tell: Why MPs want to see your pay data
A select committee wants big business to lift the lid on its pay gaps.
Festival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMA
It comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.
Review of succession law: Rights to a person's property on death
The current succession law is outdated.
'Lip service' gun law sneaks in
New bill aimed at serious offenders is the real deal, Police Minister says.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'