New ZealandAppeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdownThe appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.06 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHamilton-Hart: A word of caution on hate speechOPINION: The problem with denouncing hateful views is such comments could also fall foul.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeehive Diaries: What Judith Collins really thought of the PM's sledgeA sledge from the PM, Act's Karens solidarity, and Paul Goldsmith's moment of panic.02 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandLaw change sought to bring freedom campers closer to toiletsThe law change would make it easier to crack down on poorly-behaving freedom campers.01 Jul 05:33 AM
New Zealand'Insanity' bill stalls after Chief Justice intervenesLouise Upston was thrown out of Parliament in a kerfuffle over the bill's delay.30 Jun 06:02 AM
OpinionKatie HarrisKatie Harris: Education needed to stop 'revenge porn' - why we need more than a law changeOPINION: 'The sexual violation lives frozen in time online for the world to see.'30 Jun 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Ardern gets it wrong on hate speech proposalOPINION: The PM got one thing right in her interview this morning on hate laws.28 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur 'broken' divorce system: Trusts targeted as relationship propertyHidden treasures: how to get a fair share of relationship property.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew plastic bans target cutlery, meat trays, takeaway containersDays of plastic cutlery, PVC meat trays and polystyrene takeaway containers now numbered.27 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'It's brutal:' Fighting for a fair share with your ex in a divorceWhy fighting over relationship property is "barbaric" and what needs change.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoPremium: Sarah Sparks’ relationship legal battle that nearly destroyed her lifeSarah Sparks has spent nearly $2 million on a relationship property dispute with her ex. She's now fighting to fix a "broken" system. Video / Greg BowkerWatch25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBack up dawn raids apology with repeal of racist laws, say Pacific leadersPostponement of formal apology event gives Govt time to consider meaningful action.24 Jun 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPassword standoff: How online child sex abusers avoid longer sentencesMonths in prison versus years - it's a no-brainer for tech-savvy child sex offenders.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1000 attempts a day: Combating online child sex abuse in NZHuge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shoddy process': MPs forced back to House to fix MIQ charging errorMPs are debating the bill to fix the error under urgency in the House this morning.20 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandGovt 'completely playing politics' on gun laws, says Nat's BrownPolice Minister has been critical of Brown's bill, saying it's 'poorly drafted'.18 May 11:53 PM
KahuConcern new police powers could perpetuate systemic racism towards MāoriMeanwhile Judith Collins says there is 'absolutely' no systemic racism in the police.11 May 06:54 AM
New ZealandGovt rules out cannabis amnesty extension for chronically sickMedicinal cannabis campaigners say the Government's dogmatic approach is "ludicrous".09 May 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesFonterra's TAF model was doomed to fail: MinisterAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor committed to helping Fonterra get fast change.07 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandRevenge porn: Victim was told ex didn't mean harm as video was posted on a smaller site than Pornhub'[He] sent me secret recordings of us having sex ... I didn't know that they existed.'06 May 07:04 AM
New ZealandMP supports abortion safe zones after hearing 'misogynistic vitriol''I am a pretty robust guy but that kind of scared me,' said National MP Matt Doocey.05 May 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEuthanasia: Are we ready for legalised assisted dying in NZ?Scarlett Cvitanovich asks if NZ is prepared for a huge medical and legal challenge.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAbuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global reportSectors like banking and real estate were identified for potential vulnerability.29 Apr 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Adoption bill seeks to put kids firstThere is now a big push to help adopted children access all their information from birth.25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt warned new anti-terror law may lead to disproportional surveillance"Particular groups" could be disproportionally targeted as a result of new legislation.16 Apr 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNinety Mile Beach Management Plan launchesTe Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.15 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessProposed changes to 'out of date' succession lawHow important is the freedom to choose what happens to our property after we die?15 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Limit nicotine': Govt considers ways to meet smokefree 2025 goalThe Government is suggesting limiting the amount of nicotine allowed in cigarettes.14 Apr 10:21 PM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern lukewarm on further drug law reformPM wants to see if a law change is working as intended.12 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister rules out drug law overhaulAndrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.12 Apr 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs and guns: New police squad to target illegal firearmsLikes of gun "shopping", conversion, DIY to be probed by new Firearms Investigation Team.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFestival drug testing law to be made permanent - Andrew LittleInterim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandCriminal limits for drug driving to be introduced in lawProposed rules set to give police more options to deal with those driving under influence.01 Apr 04:22 AM
