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Act leader David Seymour rejects bishops' euthanasia claims
Act urges religious leaders who object to legislation to respect others' choices.
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Election 2020: Act touts 'no-nonsense' climate change plan
Act would ditch new climate legislation and allow mining on 'low value' conservation land.
Why NZ may have seen the last of killer 'zombie' drug
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Election 2020: Legalising weed could see $675m a year spent on health interventions - report
Effective health interventions would have positive social outcomes, Berl says.
Faafoi considers approach to Aus v Facebook, Mowbray's partnership with US A-listers
Kris Faafoi says the Govt will take its own approach to engaging with Facebook and Google.
Earthquake assessments delayed due to market uncertainty
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Tracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition system
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Masks mandatory from Monday: Everything you need to know
Not wearing a mask on public transport punishable by $300 infringement notice.
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Ashley Williams' uncle with cancer took his life in 2010. Her film Going Home remembers.
Gone to the dogs? Gemany's controversial new law
New law will come into effect next year to ensure Germany's 9.4 million dogs get exercise.
Calls for stalking law as lockdown raises concerns for victims
It's unacceptable that justice system provides no protection for victims, say advocates.
Kiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' deal
Research and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.
Sasha Borissenko on dissolving Parliament, the election date and lockdown
Legal issues from the Covid lockdown.
National-Act Govt may not legalise cannabis after a 'yes' vote
The current Govt describes the referendum as binding, but that depends on the next govt.
'Medicinal cannabis saved my toddler's life': TV presenter
An Auckland TV presenter and influencer shares her son's cannabis journey.
Bill to strengthen renters' rights becomes law
Law change makes it harder for landlords to remove tenants without good reason.
Editorial: Why challenge the lockdown?
Editorial: Should it re-occur, how many would still comply, knowing it may not be lawful?
Pot paper's popularity takes NZ university by surprise
Pharmacists, other healthcare professions line up for $1200 postgrad course.
'Systemic weakness': Paedophile cheerleading coach scandal deepens
"Gaping holes through which predators can easily slip."
Police officer shooting: Mum petitions govt to remove parole for cop killers
The mother of slain police officer Matthew Hunt is calling for cop killers to stay in jail
Synthetics death: Family team up with Erin Brockovich law firm to push for change
Calum Jones died in 2017 after using synthetics. Now his family's fighting for more help.
Legal expert: Charging returnees is a race against the clock
Public law expert Mai Chen says legislation necessary to avoid even costlier challenges.
Peters on potential retaliation from China after NZ suspends extradition treaty
Winston Peters speaks on NZ suspending extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
Time running out for quarantine law change for returnees
A decision whether to charge returnees for hotel quarantine is yet to be made, says PM.
Opinion: Stop using rape victims as your political football
Playing games with the lives of rape victims should be a step too far for any party.
'Fixing the injustice': New law helps fight for fair pay
The new law now extends to comparable workplaces between men and women.
Rape trial overhaul now on ice without NZ First support before election
'We are not their "yes" people. We don't just stamp stuff through'- NZF MP Tracey Martin.
Wellington library wrangle: New documents released, process changed
ANALYSIS: What's the holdup with Wellington's library? 18 months later and no decision.
'To legalise is to normalise': School's cannabis message raises eyebrows
At 2020 General Election, voters will choose whether or not cannabis should be legal.
4000kg of ammunition handed in during gun buyback scheme
Smoke grenades, a mortar bomb and fireworks. Kiwis and the compulsory gun buyback scheme.
Fonterra warning: Small rivals fear farmers locked in under new law
Small dairy companies fear consequences of market reins coming off Fonterra.