New ZealandGovernment scrapping RMA to tackle the housing crisisDavid Parker says there is no silver bullet to addressing the housing crisis.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMaiden speeches: 'Why do we get up in the morning, if not to change the world?'The Greens' Elizabeth Kerekere announced her member's bill.10 Feb 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGood riddance to RMA but 'devil in detail' of replacement - business groupsBusiness groups don't like the RMA but say its replacement process shouldn't be rushed.10 Feb 04:30 AM
KahuBridges leads National's angry response to Māori wards legislationLegislation is under urgency to do away with a public veto on Māori wards.09 Feb 06:01 PM
BusinessNew rules for renters and landlords - what you need to knowMost changes of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 come into force on Thursday.08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ lost its head in the BZP party pill experimentThe party drug BZP was once legal to buy from your local dairy. What happened?29 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceDiana Clement: The new laws you need to know aboutLegislative changes are afoot in a variety of areas that affect our finances.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDad's letter to Ardern from isolation hotel after two-day US trip to deliver spermCouples spoken to by the Herald say the law is preventing some from having children.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestival-goers suffer paranoia, seizures after taking fake ecstasy laced with lethal chemicalAlarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: 2020 in review - the law changes that kicked off last yearCOMMENT: To celebrate the New Year, let's look at some of the law changes in 2020.04 Jan 02:00 AM
WorldCongress overrides Trump for first time in four yearsTrump had lashed out at GOP lawmakers on Twitter, calling them 'weak'.01 Jan 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingAre our suppression laws outdated in wake of Grace Millane case?"These orders have not been effective in overseas jurisdictions," says leading judge.22 Dec 01:32 AM
BusinessGoogle: Paying for news is unworkableA Google executive says the law would "fundamentally break how search engines work".18 Dec 08:01 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Gisborne Māori wards likely depend on just 5 per cent oppositionMāori call for law change and a fairer democracy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandWorld-famous Masterton event seeks waste bylaw changesNew rules aim to control the dumping of spam mail and waste from large public events.14 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandDrug treatment provider flags '300 per cent increase' in referralsGovernment needs to work on drug law reform, the Drug Foundation says.09 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandArdern calls for cross-party support on Royal Commission's recommendationsTo the victims and survivors of the terror attack, Ardern today said: 'Assalamu alaikum'08 Dec 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: The bloody truth - NZ's gun reforms haven't workedOPINION: Despite the best intentions, since reforms were made, gun violence has worsened.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Drug testing at festivals a victory for pragmatismEditorial: It may be hard to swallow, but what point is the moral high ground?04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBitter pill: Drug testing law too late for this summerA drug-checking group says new legislation is too late to help young people this year.04 Dec 12:52 AM
EntertainmentWellington's first music festival of the Summer ready to brave the elementsIt would be too soon to organise pill testing, but the organisers supported the bill .01 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandThe Greens refuse to support the Govt's new top tax rate billAs the Govt won't implement a wealth tax, the Greens won't support the bill01 Dec 10:36 PM
CrimeLife for a life: Mum of slain police officer to present petition to Parliament"Matthew was 28-years-old and he did not deserve what happened to him."01 Dec 04:42 PM
Kahu'Discriminatory' law on Māori wards needs to change, urges MPActivists petition the Government for an urgent change in legislation.01 Dec 06:36 AM
KahuMāori should get control of baby uplifts instead of OT - Children's CommissionThe Children's Commissioner has released his second report into child uplifts.22 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldAmericans across party lines embrace cannabisFifteen US states have now broadly legalised the drug following the 2020 election.16 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' tooThe city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.12 Nov 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat does the End of Life Choice Act mean for New Zealand?Opinion: What has changed since public consultation, and when will it be in effect?08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourage needed on drug reform - criminologistProgressive moves on drug laws in the US may encourage global reform, the professor says.07 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandLegalised cannabis fails by the slimmest of margins - how PM feelsPM says revealing her cannabis vote before polling day may not have led to a "yes" result.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors prepare to put euthanasia law into actionDoctors are set for a year of planning as the End of Life Choice Act comes into force.01 Nov 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettWhy cannabis result might be a relief for Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern has political capital to burn, but don't expect it to be on weed.30 Oct 05:39 AM
New ZealandReferendum results: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals how she votedThe PM released the information after the preliminary results were announced.30 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandHave Kiwis voted for the right to die? What happens next when referendum results are releasedPreliminary referendum results are due out tomorrow afternoon.29 Oct 04:00 AM
