New ZealandFestival drug testing: 'Dramatic drop' in bath salts being sold as MDMAIt comes as festival-goers spend their first summer under a law change.07 Jan 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReview of succession law: Rights to a person's property on deathThe current succession law is outdated.21 Dec 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Lip service' gun law sneaks inNew bill aimed at serious offenders is the real deal, Police Minister says.15 Dec 05:22 AM
PoliticsMayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'15 Dec 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Justice is lost': Baby dropped on floor, little boy dies after doctor misses blindnessStories of grieving families who feel powerless and stripped of having a voice.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandResource Management Act amendment passes final readingChanges allow up to three homes, three storeys high on most sites without resource consent14 Dec 08:13 AM
WorldRastafari want more legal marijuana for freedom of worshipFor Rastafari, the ritualistic smoking of marijuana brings them closer to the divine.11 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announcedA strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.10 Dec 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Defining moment for nature': Govt to overhaul conservation laws"More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction.''10 Dec 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Trans misogyny is still misogyny': 'Self-ID Bill' passes third reading'As a cis woman I am proud to stand alongside my sisters,' Minister for Women says.09 Dec 01:54 AM
New Zealand'It's urgent': Calls for protections for 'deepfake porn' victims"We've got an opportunity to denormalise it before it becomes a problem."07 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandHousing bill to be watered downLabour and National's landmark townhouse bill will be watered down.06 Dec 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNetsafe works with social media firms on new safety code, user-advocates wince at first draftPLUS: Long-serving Netsafe boss exits stage left.03 Dec 04:32 AM
WorldJustices signal they'll OK early abortion ban, may toss RoeAbortion will become illegal or restricted in half the US if Roe and Casey are overturned.01 Dec 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Contemptuous' Covid Bill passes within 24 hours amid oppositionOpposition MPs, legal experts and Human Rights Commission have cried foul.24 Nov 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClaire Trevett: Govt's quick-draw 'no jab, no job' law comes at a priceOPINION: A law that will require 40 per cent of workers to be vaccinated needs more care.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Constitutional disgrace': Major concerns over vaccinations billMillions of workers will be affected by vaccine mandates being passed under urgency.23 Nov 04:20 AM
New ZealandEnd of life act offers 'choice and compassion' for terminally illThe End of Life Choice Act has come into effect, easing the burden for the terminally ill.07 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandCAA 'primed to over-react': Accused pilot wins court judgementThe pilot was put through medical checks and then grounded during a period of turmoil.29 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces new Ministry for Disabled People and accessibility lawA new ministry is part of the government's promise to reform disability services.29 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandRental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000Christchurch house "inhabitable", causes child to suffer serious heart condition28 Oct 10:07 PM
EducationAnnual leave for parent-teacher interviews gets thumbs down from select committeeBill aimed to help parents engage in their child's schooling.27 Oct 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessLandlords and tenants divided over rent relief billRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ are at odds with the Property Council NZ.27 Oct 05:23 AM
New ZealandNo jab no job? Vital health workers can now ask to skip Covid vaccinePractioners cannot give themselves exemptions.23 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverLaw change needed to stop criminals laundering money through KiwiSaverPolice have lost an appeal to seize fraudster Joanne Harrison's KiwiSaver funds.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome-based educators criticise vaccine mandate rule for householdsVaccine mandate will be extremely detrimental to the sector, letter says.18 Oct 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionIs Auckland walking into another 'leaky homes' disaster?Experts warn that first-time developers are cutting corners in the current hot market.17 Oct 04:22 PM
WorldOutrage after US teachers told to offer books with 'opposing' Holocaust views"How do you oppose the Holocaust?" one teacher asked.16 Oct 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentLease law changes could be further backdatedLabour and Green MPs recommend little change to controversial lease law changes.15 Oct 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid-19: Labs say ministry should contract, not commandeerTesting companies say giving ministry requisition powers will mean less investment.14 Oct 04:34 AM
BusinessGovt's 'blunt legislative instrument' over Covid testing wrong, says think tankDraft legislation could allow the Government to commandeer private Covid testing labs.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAbuse survivor's struggle prompts minister to investigateHe stared down his abuser in court - and has now uncovered a gap in the law for survivors.08 Oct 03:53 AM
WorldBiden administration urges judge to block 'most restrictive' abortion lawThe abortion law has no exceptions even in cases of sexual assault or incest.01 Oct 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree waters: Next foreshore and seabed or essential reform?The Government's water reforms enter the endgame.30 Sep 04:00 PM
