Doctors to fight new abortion law
Law reform may make doctors refer patients specifically to another doctor for abortions.
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Abortion reform - NZ grasps the nettle again
Abortion is now back in the spotlight.
Planned medicinal cannabis eligibility extended
Changes introduced to bill after talks between Government partners.
New super-lobby group wants to see RMA overhauled
Resource Reform group wants the Govt to "stop tinkering around the edges" of RMA reform.
Pot stocks move higher as another US state votes to legalise cannabis use
The legal US cannabis market just got a little greener.
Editorial: The grinch who wants to steal Guy Fawkes - sort of
It's time we tackled the fireworks issue.
Editorial: Abortion law needs to align with the times
EDITORIAL: Removing abortion from the Crimes Act would make it more readily available.
Comment: Why NZ's divorce laws need to change
Comment: We live longer, but our partnerships are often shorter and we form them later.
The legal contracts allowing the world's Harvey Weinsteins to operate
Comment: Contracts to protect corporate secrets have mutated into vile straitjackets.
E-scootering boy sends grandmother flying in collision
Sue Crang is afraid to return to walkway after being bowled by boy on Lime e-scooter.
Sir John Key pushes for tougher rules for NZ banks
Sir John Key recommends adopting Aussie banking laws, remains cautious about economy.
PM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into next
PM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.
Chief Justice says courts have gone too far
Sian Elias stands accused of flying in the face of mutual restraint and respect.
Govt moves to address miscarriages of justice
The Justice Minister has lodged a bill to create a body to investigate this issue
Comment: Let's not forget another September anniversary
We were world leaders on social security in 1938. We can be so again, argues Mike O'Brien
'Waka jumping bill' would hamper NZ's electoral freedom
NZ is currently ranked 39th on this list – that could fall if the bill passes.
MPs' travel rules tweaked to pay for nannies (but PM foots Gayford's bill)
PM Jacinda Ardern is paying for Clarke Gayford to travel to New York herself.
Step closer to new law jailing people who attack paramedics
Australia now has a similar law and the UK this week doubled jail time for attackers.
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
Calls to end youth being held in cells
"It's playing with fire," Children's Commissioner says.
Miranda Burdon: Kate Sheppard's legacy still inspiring at 125th anniversary
COMMENT: Women's equality is still a work in progress after 125 years.
KiwiSaver funds should be investing more in NZ companies, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Grant Robertson wants KiwiSaver funds to invest in NZ more.
Call for national health food policy in schools
Symposium about diet-related disease starts in Wellington tomorrow.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Judge: We need shorter sentences, jails without guards and less prison
Court of Appeal's Justice Stephen Kos has a wish list for criminal justice reform.
Future bright for East Coast town with medicinal cannabis licence
The company hopes to provide new forms of economic development in the region.
Editorial: Embarrassing waka jumping bill doesn't put NZ first
EDITORIAL: No party should need this bill.
Big Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisons
Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.
The euthanasia debate: NZ's most vocal proponents and opponents weigh in
The End of Life Choice Bill has received a record making 35,000 public submissions.
Editorial: Heed Peters on medicinal cannabis law
EDITORIAL: Consensus among parties for use of medical marijuana represents a sea change.
Visa curb will cut revenue, warns MIT
Labour appears surprised that its proposed changes would hit already struggling polytechs.
Comment: Is medical cannabis a wolf in sheep's clothing?
Potential benefits need to be weighed against the arguments for potential risks.
Barry Soper: National's grandstanding on Medicinal cannabis bill is shameful
The cynicism of National knows no bounds on this one.
Comment: evidence should end the war on drugs
COMMENT: Our cannabis laws are out of step. It's time they changed.