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'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction

Gaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.

Kiwis have the final say on euthanasia this year. This is what it could look like if we vote 'yes'

Euthanasia could be legal in NZ by 2021, and this is what it would look like.

Cannabis referendum: What does my vote mean?

NZ is closer than ever to legalising cannabis. What exactly would that look like?

Notorious Aussie gang banned from wearing patches in NZ schools, Govt buildings

Australian imports the Mongols bring a new level of violence to local streets, police say.

Four key legal issues - including spitting - we need to address after the pandemic

COMMENT: The first to be considered should be our laws around spitting.

Coronavirus: Eagle helicopter's close eye on lockdown flouters

Just what is the police Eagle helicopter doing to help cops during the pandemic patrols?

Grant Illingworth: The need for legal clarity in a Covid-19 world

COMMENT: There is a shortage of official information about what is legally permitted.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Confusing stay-home message clarified

Stay home means just that, say authorities as beach & cycling trips ruled out in lockdown.

Letters: Council playing cat and mouse with pet owners

We can most likely look forward to compulsory microchipping/registration of our cats.

Police union boss decries false use of his name to bolster opposition to gun law changes

Chris Cahill says his name has been used falsely to bolster opposition to gun law changes.

Canterbury man proves in court his tiny house not building

Man wants councils to take heed after he proved in court his tiny house is a vehicle.

Safety expert says gun lobby is fighting for right not to be inconvenienced

Public health expert Philip Alpers is giving a public lecture today about gun safety.

Vaping law crackdown: Age, advertising restrictions revealed

Advertising prohibited, flavours restricted and sales to those under the age of 18 banned.

Apec 2021 security measures criticised as draconian

Concern proposed powers for police are heavy handed and anti-democratic.

Changes to proposed gun law reform described as a 'cop-out'

The Government's second tranche of gun law reform has been watered down.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.