Europe to ban plastic plates, cutlery and cups
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Big Read: Speargun and mass surveillance - the confusion created by Simon Bridges
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Senior Cabinet minister surrenders semi-automatic rifle to police
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has handed over a semi-automatic to police.
Sign language interpreter symbol of inclusive NZ
Alan Wendt is there to convey the same message as the Prime Minister in press conferences.
Claire Trevett: Jacinda Ardern's kindness a powerful diplomatic tool
COMMENT: Turkey's President expects more than gun control to save NZ's reputation.
Hundreds phone police about guns after new controls
Police decry use of website for "fake" notifications under unlawful-gun amnesty
Jared Savage: 'The gun ban was smart but needs to go further'
Time after time, political momentum petered out and nothing happened. Not this time.
Assault rifle and military style semi-automatic weapons to be banned
There will also be a nation-wide buyback of guns, expected to cost $100m-$200m.
Implications gun holders face over soon-to-be illegal weapons
Here's how the 250,000 New Zealand gun owners will be impacted after announcement.
Domestic violence victims support legislation game-changer for employment law
Big changes are coming to employment law next month.
Inside world of terrorism, looking out
Fifty-one people lost their lives in the Christchurch attacks. These are their stories.
Analysis | Why PM might follow the lead of Australia on guns
An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack
David Fisher: How did we miss Christchurch killer?
There are questions for security agencies after Christchurch massacre, says David Fisher.
Big Read: Lawyer laid flat by Hit & Run
A lawyer, the NZSAS, and a new Goliath-sized fight.
Audrey Young: Time for Ardern and Bennett to show some unity
COMMENT: New law is needed to force transparency in pay data.
Ardern: Lots to celebrate for women in NZ but still work to be done
The PM has spoken about her role model Marilyn Waring and the importance of mentorships.
NZ lagging behind world leaders on gender equality laws
Global report suggests New Zealand's gender equality may be hindered by legislation.
PM rules out rushing electoral law change
Simon Bridges is happy to talk to Jacinda Ardern about electoral law reform.
Lizzie Marvelly: Prejudice tramples on human rights
COMMENT: Prejudice and intolerance have trampled all over our commitment to human rights.
New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day
New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day.
'90pc of Aucklanders' want council to take fireworks ban to Govt
Majority of Aucklanders call on council to get the Government to ban fireworks
Heating rules good for health but push up rents
The new rules will officially come into force in 2021.
Fonterra wants one rule for all for in setting milk prices
Fonterra has already signalled that it supports the end of "open entry".
US officials discussed removing Donald Trump as President
Trump is also facing a policy revolt from US Senators.
Smoking in cars with kids banned
New Zealand will join many other countries in banning smoking in cars carrying children.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Ardern should have been able to recite the Treaty
Comment: If you're aiming to look woke, you better be woke.
Editorial: NZ history should be taught in our schools
Comment: New Zealand's history should be taught in our schools.
MSD agrees law around ACC is discriminatory
The law meant one woman received only $576 of her $40,000 back payment.
Letters: 'No logic' to building claims
Rest assured, there are no mushroom farms within the council, as Mr White claims.
Petition launched to add Aotearoa to NZ's official name
Kiwi who made petition to change the country's name has created an online debate.
Why professor who indecently assaulted 82yo got home detention
Grant Hannis was sentenced for indecently assaulting an 82yo victim at her rest home.
Profit-driven cannabis market looks unlikely
Justice Minister supports 'maximum' regulation for cannabis if it's a 'yes' vote in 2020.
The MP and the text message inquiry
National MP Sarah Dowie has been revealed as focus of a police investigation.
Bankrupt misled Official Assignee
A Wellington bankrupt hoodwinked authorities by changing his name.